The 5th Annual Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Brunch celebrates the innovators and leaders in Black culture during one of Black music's biggest moments -- BET Awards weekend. We were fortunate to speak with some of the honorees like DJ D-Nice and Emmy Award-winning film producer Rikki Hughes.

BET revealed the official nominations for the 2021 BET Awards. This year's nominees represent the abundance of Black excellence across music, television, film and sports.

These famed UCLA gymnasts, Chae Campbell, Nia Dennis, Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright are serving Black girl magic on the April digital cover story of Essence Girls United. They discuss their love for the sport, representation, elevating the culture and getting the attention of one of their musical inspirations. 

Ain't no college like a Historically Black College!

Find out if your favorite star made the #BlackExcellence list this weekend.