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BET Names Keke Palmer To Its Board of Advisors

A new era of leadership and cultural stewardship has begun! The acclaimed artist, host, and entrepreneur joins the network’s recently established board of advisors.
06/23/2026

Idris Elba is Embracing a Whole New Era As An Actor

The ‘Masters of the Universe’ star chatted with BET News about aging into new roles, honoring fan nostalgia, and what it means to play Man-At-Arms.
06/08/2026

BET’s Louis Carr Lands Major Living Legends Honor

The BET president joins a 2026 honoree list that spotlights power players across Black music, radio, and media.
06/05/2026

The 25 Headlines That Defined 2025: From Beyoncé’s Grammy Win to Culture-Shifting Political Moments

From historic wins and heartbreaking losses to political shakeups and viral culture moments, here are the stories that dominated conversations, timelines, and group chats all year long.
12/29/2025

Ed Gordon Returns To BET: Former Anchor Talks About His Career, Personality Behind The Camera

The iconic face of BET News tackles reparations in the next ‘America in Black’ episode.
03/29/2023
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Daniel Smith, One Of Last People Born To An Enslaved Parent, Dies At 90

His father was born in the 1860s.
10/25/2022
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A Conversation With Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Running The Windy City Post Pandemic, Focusing On The Future

Her city faces many issues, but she says she is undaunted.
09/20/2022
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Looking Back At the Tuskegee Experiment 50 Years Later

The horrendous study still resounds today.
07/28/2022
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The 1992 Los Angeles Riot: A Visual Timeline of A Devastating Event

30 years ago, L.A. was gripped by violence, but its triggers ran much deeper.
04/29/2022
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams On His Plan To Repair What's Broken For Black New Yorkers

The mayor reveals how he plans to move the city forward.
04/11/2022
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Becomes First Black Woman To Serve On Supreme Court

The vote was 53-47 with every Democrat voting in her favor.
04/08/2022