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By Janell Hazelwood | Published October 17, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

The power woman behind Black Girls Rock, DJ Beverly Bond has created a movement that has been sparked all over the world. A former model, Bond has gravitated to music since her years spinning tracks as a teen. After paying her dues, her popularity took off, landing her on the A-list for clients including Sean "Diddy" Combs, Prince, and Kimora Simmons. She's played major gigs including VH1's Fashion Awards, the ESPN X-Games, the New York Planet Hollywood opening, Playboy parties, and music heavyweights' album release parties. She's had TV appearances on shows including She spun on television shows including BET's Rap City and 106 & Park, and MTV's Total Request Live and Direct Effect. Her skills have been lauded by publications including ,Essence, and Vibe. And she continues to serve her community with Black Girls Rock, which caters to teenage girls of color to teach skills and confidence, and executive-producing the annual star-studded Black Girls Rock! Awards on BET.

The power woman behind Black Girls Rock, DJ Beverly Bond has created a movement that…