Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, the year was full of memorable moments!
Now, as it draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.
Next, we’ll talk about the Black Girl Magic that dominated award season 2022!
“Historic moments” accompanied the day-after headlines of many of the year’s award shows thanks to groundbreaking strides made by several Black female entertainers.
From the EMMYs to the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, MTV VMAs, and beyond, look below to see who saw their names penned in record books for capturing top industry honors.
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CeCe Winans Moves Up to 4th Place on List of GRAMMYs Most-Awarded Women Ever
Note: In 2022, Cece Winans became the most-decorated Gospel singer in history.
Ariana DeBose Becomes First Afro Latina & Openly Queer Woman to Win Best Supporting Actress Oscar
Jackee Harry Salutes Sheryl Lee Ralph After Historic 2022 EMMY Win: “Welcome to the Club”
Zendaya Becomes First Black Woman to Win Lead Actress In a Drama EMMY Twice
Note: Mary J. Blige is the first woman to win an EMMY for a Super Bowl performance.
MJ Rodriguez Makes History As First Trans Actress to Nab Best Actress Golden Globe
2022 Soul Train Awards: Xscape & Beyonce Win Big [Full Winners List]
*Beyonce, now with 22 trophies to her credit, extended her reign as the Soul Train Awards' most-awarded act.
Nicki Minaj Breaks Drake & Missy Elliott Records with Historic Wins at 2022 VMAs
Hot Shot: Jennifer Hudson Receives the Tony Award that Made Her an EGOT Winner
gratz to them all.