A music awards ceremony hosted by Queen Latifah and Arsenio Hall, and honored achievements made during 2002 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 1, 2003 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.

A music awards ceremony hosted by Queen Latifah and Arsenio Hall, and honored achievements made during 2002 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 1, 2003 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California and aired on the Black Entertainment Television cable channel.—Thiz Markie