Uptown Magazine
Mar 8, 2021
Golden Globe winner Andra Day was awarded the On Her Shoulders Preservation Award during the Black Women Film Network summit.
“This award is more special to me because of our community, because of our family, because of who we are. And to know that I have the support and that Black women were moved by the film and felt they were represented, they were seen . I think that has everything to do with Billie Holiday s legacy.” Andra Day accepts the
Black Women Film Network (
BWFN) virtual summit. The actor/singer made her film debut portraying
Billie Holiday in
Everett
Coming off winning a Golden Globe for her role as Billie Holiday, Day shared gratitude for being recognized for her work during the Black Women Film Network 2021 Summit.
Andra Day accepted the On Her Shoulders Preservation Award during the Black Women Film Network 2021 Summit on Saturday, thanking the non-profit organization for honoring her work in
The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. Thank you for recognizing and honoring the work that we put into this, to continue to push Black women s narratives forward, to continue to uncover Black women s narratives, Day said in a virtual acceptance speech. This award is more special to me because of our community, because of our family, because of who we are, Day continued. And to just know that I have the support and that Black women were moved by the film and felt they were represented, and felt that they were seen. I think that has everything to do with Billie Holiday s legacy.