Beverly Bond is an American cultural visionary, author, philanthropist, television producer, and world-renowned DJ whose career spans fashion, media, music, and social impact. Born in New York City in 1970, she began her creative journey as a model with Wilhelmina Models before becoming one of New York’s most sought-after celebrity DJs, spinning for icons such as Prince, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Erykah Badu — a blend of cultural credibility and artistic versatility that set the stage for her most transformative work.
In 2006, Bond created Black Girls Rock!, which began as a T-shirt phrase and evolved into a global empowerment organization and annual awards show that celebrates the brilliance, beauty, leadership, and achievement of Black women and girls across sectors. The Black Girls Rock! Awards debuted in Brooklyn and, following its success, moved to Manhattan’s Lincoln Center before partnering with BET in 2010, where Bond served as creator and executive producer of the televised anniversary galas that garnered millions of viewers and multiple NAACP Image Awards. Through this platform, Bond expanded the movement with leadership programs, youth mentorship, Black Girls Lead conferences, STEM initiatives (Girls Rock Tech!), and cultural festivals that amplify Black female excellence and redefine representation.
Beyond her work on screen and stage, Bond is an influential author — including the 2018 anthology Black Girls Rock!: Owning Our Magic, Rocking Our Truth — and a dynamic thought leader committed to expanding opportunities for women of color in media, technology, education, and creative industries. Her accolades include inclusion on Ebony magazine’s Power 100 list of the most influential Black Americans, Essence’s “40 Fierce and Fabulous Women Who Are Changing the World,” multiple Gracie Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Root 100 recognitions, and civic honors such as keys to cities and dedicated days in her name — acknowledgments of her lasting contribution to culture, community, and empowerment.