S. Epatha Merkerson, Danielle Brooks to Be Honored at Black Women Film Network Summit (EXCLUSIVE)
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S. Epatha Merkerson and Danielle Brooks to receive awards at BWFN summit
Event takes place March 21, 2026 in Atlanta at Loudermilk Center
BWFN has supported Black women in entertainment since 1997
This year's theme emphasizes community and collective strength
Awards recognize achievements both in front of and behind the camera
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S. Epatha Merkerson and Danielle Brooks will be honored at the annual Black Women Film Network summit in Atlanta on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Loudermilk Center, in recognition of their contributions to entertainment and to highlight the collective strength of Black women in the industry. Founded in 1997, the Black Women Film Network has established itself as a vital platform providing mentorship, advocacy, and industry access for Black women working throughout the entertainment landscape. The prestigious award presentation will take place during BWFN's annual gathering, which has become a cornerstone event for celebrating excellence and fostering connections among Black women filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals. This year's summit carries particular significance as it continues the organization's mission of amplifying voices that have historically been marginalized in Hollywood and beyond.
Danielle Brooks (born September 17, 1989) is an American actress. After studying drama at the Juilliard School she earned her breakthrough in television before expanding to theater and film. She has received a Grammy Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, tw...
Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea or a task, but it is more commonly one of the activities or events developed over thousands of years specifically to engage an audience.
Although people's attenti...
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 520,070 in 2024, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast a...
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