Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards

• 2016
• Events & Specials
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Tracee Ellis Ross, Debbie Allen and entertainment attorney Nina Shaw are honored at the ninth annual awards gala, which salutes African-American women in film and TV. The event features a performance by Leon Bridges; and appearances by Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes, Nick Cannon, Ryan Coogler and Zendaya. From the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.