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BritTany B. Kennedy was awarded Gold in the 2025 GEMA Awards (Holiday Category) for her spoken-word piece, “Power of a Morehouse Man,” created for Bounce TV’s HBCU Yearbook Campaign under Scripps Networks.

Kennedy served as writer, creative producer, and editor on the project, shaping the narrative from concept through final execution. She authored an original poetic script honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only as a historic figure, but as a young Morehouse student formed by community, mentorship, and cultural inheritance. The work foregrounds the humanity behind the legacy—the becoming before the global icon.

This piece reflects Kennedy’s signature approach: storytelling rooted in Black cultural history and emotional truth, carried with depth, intention, and resonance.

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The upcoming original series G.R.I.T.S (Girls Raised In The South) premieres October 30 exclusively on ALLBLK, the streaming service from AMC Networks.

Set in Memphis, this eight-episode coming-of-age drama follows three friends—Keisha (Jasmine Sargent), Ty (Ashanti Harris), and Francis (Aja “Slimeroni” Canyon)—as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery. Grounded by their shared love of roller skating, the women find hope in an upcoming competition that could change everything.

Writer and creative contributor BritTany B. Kennedy joined the series’ writing team, helping shape its vibrant portrayal of sisterhood, resilience, and Southern grit.

ATLANTA, GA — In front of a packed house of filmmakers, creatives, and entertainment insiders, writer and creator BritTany B. Kennedy delivered a standout live pitch of her original comedy series Friend<ess.

The event, hosted by The Writer’s Room of Georgia in partnership with Trilith Institute and Trilith Studios, celebrated emerging voices in television and fostered community, collaboration, and professional growth.

Kennedy captivated both the panel and audience with her dynamic pitch and visually compelling deck, earning enthusiastic feedback for her timely and refreshingly honest series concept.

Friend<ess explores the comedic, and often painfully real, journey of a successful woman who realizes—while planning her wedding—that she has no close female friends.

The panelists noted that the story's theme of adult friendship (or the lack thereof) struck a powerful, relatable chord with the audience.The evening’s esteemed panel included Rick Estimond, President of Formation Talent Agency; Tara Ochs, Head of Development at Dagger Originals; and Michael Quigley, Co-founder and CEO of QVH Media Inc. Their expert insights and encouraging response further affirmed the commercial potential of Kennedy’s project.

As the industry looks to elevate original, authentic voices, Kennedy’s Friend<ess stands out as a bold, heartfelt comedy ready for the next stage.