The Black Women Film Network (BWFN) is confirmed to honor media mogul Cathy Hughes at its 10th Annual BWFN Summit . The event will be held on March 22, 2025, at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Hughes, the Founder and Chairwoman of Urban One, Inc., will receive the prestigious “2025 BWFN Sheryl Gripper On Her Shoulders Preservation Award. ” A pioneer in media, Hughes became the first Black American woman to chair a publicly held corporation and built the largest Black-owned media conglomerate in the U.S.
The event will also feature a conversation on mentorship, hosted by Spelman College, as part of the HBCU ‘”First LOOK Film Festival.”
The Summit, themed “Plot Twist: The Art of the P’ivot,” will also feature honorees including actress Aja Naomi King and industry leaders from Tyler Perry Studios, Disney, and Apple Music. Attendees can enjoy fireside chats, panels, and networking opportunities.
Tickets for the 10th Annual BWFN Summit range from $25 to $75 and can be purchased at blackwomenfilm.org.
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About BlackWomen Film Network:
Established in 1997 as the Black Women Film Preservation Project, the organization was founded to preserve the voice of Black women in film and increase the number of women in the entertainment industry. Rebranded as The Black Women Film Network (BWFN), our mission is to empower women of color to “tell the untold stories” through feature films, documentaries, television, and digital media. We provide effective programs that develop film entrepreneurs, engage new audiences, and bring awareness to the positive portrayal of women of color in content. A 501(c)3 non-profit, BWFN provides student scholarships, hosts screenings and workshops, and honors individuals who have excelled in this difficult industry.
