Beverly Bond
Founder & CEO of Black Girls Rock!
Beverly Bond is an artist, cultural curator, television producer, philanthropist, author and thought leader..
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Beverly Bond is an artist, cultural curator, television producer, philanthropist, author and thought leader, recognized for her unwavering commitment to high-art, women’s empowerment and human rights. Beverly has blazed trails in music, entertainment and social entrepreneurship. Her passion for music and culture, has solidified her as one of the world’s premier celebrity DJs. She’s brought her versatile talents to the most highly exclusive events and to a myriad of celebrity clients including Prince, Alicia Keys, Sarah Jessica Parker, Erykah Badu, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Derrick Jeter, Jessica & Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Z, Martha Stewart and more.
In 2006, Bond expanded her focus beyond the turntables and founded BLACK GIRLS ROCK! and the annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards to showcase empowering images of women of color and to promote positive role models for girls. Under her BONDVISION Media imprint, she partnered with BET in 2010 to share the successful BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards on a world stage. The show now garners over 10 million annual viewers. In 2018, Bond released her first book BLACK GIRLS ROCK!: Owning Our Magic, Rocking Our Truth published by Simon & Schuster. She interviewed and featured over 40 powerhouse women including Michelle Obama, Susan Taylor, Rihanna, Solange Knowles, Angela Davis, Mary J. Blige, Yara Shahidi and many more.
Beverly Bond’s work as a businesswoman and community leader has earned her a number of prestigious recognitions including EBONY Magazine’s Power 100 list of “Most Influential Blacks In America”, two Gracie Awards, three NAACP Image Awards and four Root 100 Awards. Bond has also been given the “Key to the City” and celebrated with her own “Beverly Bond Day” in Rochester, NY. Bond continues to expand her empire with the recent launch of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Africa™. She’s also established additional advocacy and empowerment platforms such as GIRLS ROCK TECH™, a STEM initiative for women; BLACK GIRLS LEAD™, a global leadership program for teen girls; ROCK LIKE A GIRL™, a music, film and arts education initiative; BLACK GIRL MAGIC™, a talk show and lifestyle brand for renaissance Black women; BLACK GIRLS ROCK FEST™, a vibrant immersive music and arts festival; and KING ME!™, an empowerment initiative for Black men and boys.
Beverly Bond’s vision and work has created a paradigm shift in culture where Black women’s beauty, power and brilliance are being elevated like never before. Bond’s outstanding body of work stretches far beyond ordinary boundaries and is a true example of reaching for the stars.
Testimonials
Ernie was perfect for our Elders Conference at Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan. We will definitely be using PDA again!
LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
Our speaker was great and the crowd enjoyed her! She was very engaging. Thank you again PDA for the great list of suggestions!
MEDTRONIC
Everything went great! and our speaker was wonderful! Thank you so much for all your help PDA! Looking forward to the next one.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
I hope that this message finds you well. We had a phenomenal time with Atsuko this past Thursday. We wanted to just let you know how amazing she was. All those that were in attendance thoroughly enjoyed her and had nothing but amazing things to say about her. Thank you for working with us to make sure this happened!
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dear PDA Group, Thank you so much for your hard work in scheduling our speaker! From the moment we reached out to you the first time, you worked with us on all details and logistics and kept us up-to-date on the progress. Thank you for all your hard work on making our event such a success! We couldn't have done it without you and your team!
SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
Topics
Innovating a Movement: Women as Leaders in Social Entrepreneurship
Media Poison: Women, Children & Media Messages in the 21st Century
Women in Hip-Hop
Videos
Being a DJ and Philanthropist - Beverly Bond
Founder Beverly Bond Presents the BGR Award to Regina King | BLACK GIRLS ROCK!
Books
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Testimonials
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