BET Networks Presents Extensive Coverage of the Historic Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama, Including All-Day News Coverage and Star-Studded Events
BET Special "YES WE WILL!: BET'S INAUGURATION CELEBRATION" Premieres Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 P.M.*
Gabrielle Union, Tyler Perry, Mary J. Blige, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Wyclef Jean, Nick Cannon, Terrence Howard, Cedric The Entertainer, Samuel L. Jackson,
Queen Latifah, Anthony Hamilton, Anita Baker, Ne-Yo, Joss Stone, Yolanda Adams, Jazmine Sullivan, Common, Hill Harper and the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater to Participate in BET's Inaugural Weekend Activities
Colin and Alma Powell to Represent America's Promise Alliance at BET's First-Ever Inaugural Ball
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BET Networks announced that Queen Latifah, Ne-Yo,
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BET Networks will host its first-ever Inaugural Ball on
"This is a weekend we'll all remember for the rest of our lives, in honor
of a historic achievement many of us never dreamed would happen in our
lifetimes," said
"On this historic weekend -- as we welcome our new President and celebrate
the legacy of Dr.
BET News Coverage
Throughout the weekend, BET News will provide extensive on-air and online
coverage of the momentous Inauguration of the 44th President of the
As thousands venture to the nation's capitol, BET News will document the
multi-level components that go into such a notable event. From the journey of
spectators to the integral inside circles of the campaign, BET will tell the
stories of a dream realized and document this unprecedented passage of power
as
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-- Rooftop on N. Capitol
-- Capitol Position on the ground
-- Ben's Chili Bowl - U Street Corridor
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NEWS SPECIALS
-- Specials: BET News will broadcast news specials throughout the day
focusing on this historic moment:
-- BET NEWS: KING TO OBAMA: This special examines Dr.
King Jr.'s influence on President-elect Barack Obama.
-- 10:30-11:00 p.m.* (encores
11:30 p.m.*)
-- BET NEWS: THE OBAMA EFFECT: From 6-year-olds to 106-year-olds, Black
people of all generations have been moved by our President-elect. A
cross-section of Americans of all ages reflects on this historic
moment.
-- 11:00-11:30 p.m.* (encores
11:00 p.m.*)
-- 106 & PARK: PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION SPECIAL: Cable television's
top music countdown show will celebrate the historic day.
-- 6:00-8:00 p.m.*
-- YES WE WILL! BET'S INAUGURATION CELEBRATION: This special will
capture the excitement surrounding the historic Inauguration of
the first Black President, Barack Obama.
-- 8:00-9:00 p.m.* (encores from 10:00-11:00 p.m.*)
-- Extended News Briefs: BET News correspondents will file reports uniquely relevant to its audience on the different events leading up to the Inauguration. These reports will put the historic nature of this day in context, while stressing the role the African American community played in making it happen. These news briefs will also be available on BET.com's broadband player, BET On Blast.
-- Inauguration Packages: BET News will present several 3-5 minute segment packages between regular coverage, all of which capture the tone set by this monumental occasion.
-- Additional BET News Specials: Inauguration coverage will also be supplemented with encore telecasts of BET News specials JOURNEY TO THE WHITE HOUSE, PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA'S VICTORY SPEECH and FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT.
-- Crawls and On-Air Messaging: Throughout the day, crawls will be
provided with up-to-date information on the events taking place and the large
anticipated crowds gathering in
BET.com Initiatives:
-- Next Stop: Inauguration: Users will be invited to go to BET.com to
discuss their journey to
-- Kids for Obama: While visiting BET.com, users will be able to talk about the special moments they shared with their children leading up to this momentous election. Whether their child accompanied them to the voting polls, has his/her own Obama t-shirt, or is a big Obama fan, users can upload their favorite photos to the special kid friendly area "Kids for Obama" destination on BET.com.
-- Obama & Me: Obama has toured the country and won the hearts and votes of America. BET.com asks users to share any interaction or encounter they may have shared with the President-Elect while he was campaigning in their town. Users will be encouraged to upload their photos with Obama so the world can see who he connected with during his campaign for President.
*All times ET/PT
For more on BET Networks' 2009 Inauguration coverage, please visit www.bet.com/beheard.
About BET Networks
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About America's Promise Alliance
America's Promise Alliance is the nation's largest partnership alliance
comprised of corporations, nonprofit organizations, foundations, policymakers,
advocacy and faith groups committed to ensuring that children receive the
fundamental resources -- the Five Promises -- they need to lead successful,
healthy and productive lives and build a stronger society. Building on the
legacy of our founder General
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