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BET Recognizes the Achievements of Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks, Richard Parsons, the Honorable Maxine Waters, Dr. Cornel West and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd at 'The BET Honors'
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The night kicked off with R&B queen Jill Scott's powerful rendition of
"The Real Thing" to honor
Wyclef Jean got the audience on their feet during his performances of "The
Sweetest Girl" and "Bad Mama Jama," and Idris Elba of The Wire spoke about the
trailblazing media mogul
Dirty Sexy Money star
Other performances of the night included Raheem DeVaughn singing "Lift Every Voice & Sing" and Ne-Yo with a rendition of Michael Jackson's "Lady in My Life."
Each honoree gave an emotional and uplifting acceptance speech, thanking their families for support and noting that this event not only highlighted the diversity of achievement in the Black community, but also the potential for future generations to achieve their dreams.
For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit BET's press-only Web site at www.bet.com/pr.
About the Honorees
TYRA BANKS -
JANICE BRYANT HOWROYD -
ALICIA KEYS -
RICHARD PARSONS -
THE HONORABLE MAXINE WATERS -
DR. CORNEL WEST, UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR IN THE CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES -Dr. Cornel West is a professor of religion and African American studies at Princeton University, and is considered one of America's most gifted, provocative and important public intellectuals. He has won numerous awards, including the American Book Award, and has received more than 20 honorary degrees.
About BET Networks
BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is the
nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public
affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary
BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media
Research, and can be seen in the U.S.,
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