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Sameer Rao  Oct 17, 2018 12:09PM EDT

Watch These 5 BET Hip Hop Award Performances

Cyphers and sets to watch from BET’s annual celebration of hip hop achievement.
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Sameer Rao  Sep 10, 2018 11:14AM EDT

Don't Miss These Powerful 'Black Girls Rock!' Highlights

From speeches by Tarana Burke and Janet Jackson to an all-star tribute to the late Aretha Franklin, here are just a few reasons why this annual award show rocks.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 26, 2018 4:43PM EDT

'The Rundown With Robin Thede': A Eulogy In 3 Clips

We remember Robin Thede’s recently canceled news satire show—the only one hosted by a Black woman—with a few choice segments that illustrate what we’ll miss once it’s off the air.  
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Sameer Rao  Apr 10, 2018 1:04PM EDT

New Legal Drama Holds Criminal Justice System 'In Contempt'

The BET series views the tumultuous justice system through the eyes of a Black court-appointed attorney.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 29, 2018 3:39PM EST

Maxine Waters Will Address Nation During 'Angela Rye's State of the Union' Special

The member of Congress will fact check President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address before Rye leads a panel on Black political strategy with several elected officials and activists.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 12, 2017 5:23PM EDT

Robin Thede's Comic Genius In 5 Clips

Relive some of the comedian’s best bits before her new show, “The Rundown with Robin Thede,” premieres on BET.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 11, 2017 11:13AM EDT

WATCH: Miami Superstar Tributes, Fire Cyphers and More BET Hip Hop Awards Dopeness

Here are seven must-see clips from the annual celebration of hip-hop.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 23, 2017 11:32AM EDT

WATCH: Issa Rae, Maxine Waters, Solange Pay Tribute to Greatness of Black Women at 'Black Girls Rock!'

These must-see speeches from BET’s awards show celebrated Black women in all their brilliance, resilience and complexity.
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Sameer Rao  Aug 22, 2017 11:27AM EDT

BET to Honor Excellence at 'Black Girls Rock!' Ceremony

Taraji P. Henson hosts the annual awards and concert special, whose 2017 honorees include Issa Rae and Maxine Waters.
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Sameer Rao  May 15, 2017 5:24PM EDT

Beyoncé Tops 2017 BET Awards with 7 Nominations

Solange, Bruno Mars, Chance the Rapper and Migos also earned multiple nods.
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Sameer Rao  Feb 23, 2017 11:26AM EST

Denzel Washington, Issa Rae Earn American Black Film Festival Honors

The film veteran and rising television star were just two of several Black Hollywood figures recognized at the ceremony.
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Sameer Rao  Feb 2, 2017 11:21AM EST

ICYMI: Nas' 'Street Dreams' Coming to BET

The rapper will executive produce the series about his own life. 
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Sameer Rao  Feb 1, 2017 10:55AM EST

BET's 'Madiba' Brings Nelson Mandela's Anti-Apartheid Struggle to the Small Screen

The biopic miniseries premieres tonight and stars Laurence Fishburne as the African National Congress leader.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 16, 2016 2:40PM EST

Celebrate Black Cultural Excellence With These Streaming Specials

Both BET’s “Love and Happiness: An Obama Celebration” and PBS’ “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise” highlight the past and present of Black pop cultural domination. They are both available to stream today.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 2, 2016 12:45PM EDT

New BET Doc Highlights Role of District Attorneys in Mass Incarceration

Watch the new trailer for “Charged: The DA vs. Black America,” which premieres on BET on November 7.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 27, 2016 12:53PM EDT

Beyoncé and K-Dot, Sheila E. and More Tear Down the House at BET Awards

From Usher to Future to Janelle Monáe, the top Black artists and performers reigned supreme at the awards ceremony.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 8, 2016 11:19AM EDT

D'Angelo, Sheila E. to Pay Tribute to Prince at BET Awards

The Roots and Janelle Monáe will also honor the icon during the June 26 awards show.
Kenrya Rankin  May 26, 2016 11:33AM EDT

Documentary on Black Lives Matter Movement to Air Tonight

Jesse Williams and Laurens Grant’s “Stay Woke” will explore the movement via interviews with the founders and other activists.
Sameer Rao  May 20, 2016 4:11PM EDT

Drake Leads BET Awards Pack With Nine Nominations

The ceremony will air on June 26, complete with a tribute to Prince.
Sameer Rao  Apr 6, 2016 2:14PM EDT

ICYMI: WATCH Andra Day 'Rise Up' With Powerful 'Black Girls Rock!' Performance

Day performed for the 10th anniversary celebration of youth empowerment non-profit “Black Girls Rock!,” which honored Shonda Rimes and Amandla Stenberg, among others.