From speeches by Tarana Burke and Janet Jackson to an all-star tribute to the late Aretha Franklin, here are just a few reasons why this annual award show rocks.

These must-see speeches from BET’s awards show celebrated Black women in all their brilliance, resilience and complexity.

Taraji P. Henson hosts the annual awards and concert special, whose 2017 honorees include Issa Rae and Maxine Waters.

Day performed for the 10th anniversary celebration of youth empowerment non-profit “Black Girls Rock!,” which honored Shonda Rimes and Amandla Stenberg, among others.