Debra Lee

Independent Women - Angela Simmons, Lisa Price and Kaye Savage were among the group of groundbreaking female entrepreneurs who attended the “Owned and Operated: Phenomenal Women at the Helm” session on March 19 during  BET Networks’ Leading Women Defined summit.—Britt Middleton(All photos By:  Phelan Marc / BET)

Leading Women Defined: Phenomenal Women at the Helm

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John Payton’s Life as a Civil Rights Champion and Mentor

Payton was a champion of the marginalized in America.
03/27/2012
The Leading Women Meet - Before BET Networks’ Leading Women Defined summit kicked off in Washington, D.C., on Monday, an illustrious group of industry leaders gathered the night before to toast beauty and style authority Mikki Taylor, who recently  published the book Commander-in-Chic: Every Woman’s Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady. Click on for photos from Sunday’s fete.—Britt Middleton (Photo: Phelan Marc/BET)

Should Black Media Be More Inclusive?

Media experts discuss diversity and the digital age.
03/21/2012

African Drummers Are the Life of the LWD Party

Guinean drummers and dancers stole the show.
03/21/2012
Bold Beauties - Debra Lee chats with Southland star Regina King. (Photo: Phelan Marc/BET)

Regina King Talks What’s Next for Her as a Leading Woman

The star chats with BET.com.
03/21/2012
The Leading Women Meet - Before BET Networks’ Leading Women Defined summit kicked off in Washington, D.C., on Monday, an illustrious group of industry leaders gathered the night before to toast beauty and style authority Mikki Taylor, who recently  published the book Commander-in-Chic: Every Woman’s Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady. Click on for photos from Sunday’s fete.—Britt Middleton (Photo: Phelan Marc/BET)

Leading Women Defined's Commander-in-Chic Reception

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How Do You Become a Leading Woman?

Cicely Tyson urges people to take time for self-discovery.
03/20/2012

Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves

Women business owners discuss entrepreneurship.
03/19/2012
The Leading Women Meet - Before BET Networks’ Leading Women Defined summit kicked off in Washington, D.C., on Monday, an illustrious group of industry leaders gathered the night before to toast beauty and style authority Mikki Taylor, who recently  published the book Commander-in-Chic: Every Woman’s Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady. Click on for photos from Sunday’s fete.—Britt Middleton (Photo: Phelan Marc/BET)

Leading Women Defined: "Camp for Big Girls"

Powerful women gather in Washington to share ideas.
03/19/2012

Top Leaders Gather for BET's Leading Women Defined Conference

The network's Leading Women Defined conference kicks off.
03/16/2012

The Obamas Host U.K. Leader with Dignitaries, Including BET’s Debra Lee

Debra Lee of BET is among dignitaries at White House.
03/14/2012