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National News, Criminal Justice, Crime, Gun Violence, Prom, Education
01:45

Murdered Teen's mom Kicked Out of Prom

School officials are accused of putting the rules before a grieving mother's feelings.
05/10/2016
News, BET News, National News, Education, Criminal Justice, Violence, Crime, Bullying, High School
01:47

Girl Charged in Fatal Bathroom Beatdown

A 16-year-old high school girl loses her life in a bathroom fight, but she is not the only one affected by the tragedy.
05/10/2016
Whats At Stake, vote, politics, bernie sanders, Temple University
00:38

The Third Reason Why You Should Vote for Bernie Sanders

Asia from Temple U. tells us how The Bern will use social media to uplift us all.
05/11/2016
National News, Black Lives Matter, Police Brutality, Racial Profiling, Detroit, Criminal Justice, Police
01:24

Black Lives Matter Honors 7-Year-Old's Death With March in Detroit

It's been six years since a little girl was mistakenly shot by police. Activists want to keep her memory alive.
05/11/2016
SANFORD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: George Zimmerman, the acquitted shooter in the death of Trayvon Martin, leaves Courtroom J2 with his defense counsel Daniel Megaro (left) and Jeff Dowdy after a first-appearance hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girlfriend November 19, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman, 30, was arrested after police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a house. He was acquitted in July of all charges in the shooting death of unarmed, black teenager, Trayvon Martin. (Photo by Joe Burbank-Pool/Getty Images)
01:26

George Zimmerman Puts Trayvon Martin Murder Weapon Up for Auction

Trayvon Martin's killer finds a new way to offend us down to the core.
05/12/2016
National News, Social Media, Mexico, Michael Jackson, Birdman, Nick Young, Big Sean, Prince
02:31

Mexican Lawmaker Wants to Take Your Memes Away

If Martha Orta Rodriguez gets her way, the memes we love could be a thing of the past.
05/13/2016
News, Racial profiling, National News, Black Lives Matter, Criminal Justice, Discrimination, Police Violence, Monique Tillman
01:51

Biking While Black: Family of Teenage Biker Sues After Cop Beats Her Up

A typical bike ride can turn dangerous when you're biking while Black.
05/16/2016
What's At Stake, 2016 Election, News, Politics, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump
02:09

This Week 05.13

Our host Crystal Chanel gives you the update on politics this week.
05/16/2016
News, Discrimination, Mississippi, Desegregation, Integration, Segregation, Equal Rights, School System, Department of Justice
01:48

Mississippi Town Ordered to Desegregate Its Schools, Finally

While desegregation was ruled unconstitutional six decades ago, one Mississippi town is finally getting justice for their school system.
05/17/2016
What's At Stake, BET News, David Banner, President, 2016 Presidential Election, Democrats, Black Lives Matter
00:33

One Reason Why Black People Should Vote: David Banner

David Banner tells us why black people should vote.
05/18/2016
New, Jail death, Texas, Sandra Bland, Symone Marshall, Police Brutality, Black Lives Matter, Say Her Name
01:39

Family Wants Answers After 22-Year-Old Mom Dies in Police Custody

Family demands answers after 22-year-old mom dies in Texas jail.
05/18/2016
New York, Long Island, Teacher, Student, Altercation, High School, Suspension, Chris Passuello, Caught on Tape, 2016
01:36

Heated Exchange Between New York Teacher and Student Caught on Tape

A New York teacher is suspended after footage of him yelling at a student surfaces.
05/19/2016
BET News, Sports, Football, Snoop Dogg, AOL, Coach Snoop, Season 1, 2016
01:55

Snoop Dogg on Coaching: "Football Helped Me Become a Better Father, Husband and Person"

BET catches up with Snoop Dogg at the premiere of his new AOL show, Coach Snoop, and learns why football is so important to the iconic rapper.
05/20/2016
San Francisco, Greg Suhr, Mayor Ed Lee, police brutality, Mario Woods, Say Her Name, Black Lives Matter
02:01

San Francisco Police Chief Resigns Hours After Unarmed Black Woman was Fatally Shot by Cop

San Francisco Police Chief is asked to resign after an unarmed black woman was fatally shot by police.
05/20/2016
What's At Stake, 2016, Politics, BET, BET NEWS, Presidential Election, Healthcare
02:21

Why Should Black Women Think About Their Health This Election?

Black women are most negatively affected by HIV, breast cancer and heart disease. Which presidential candidates have us mind?
05/20/2016
Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement, #BlackLivesMatter, Equality, Twitter, 2016
01:08

Tune into Stay Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement Documentary!

The Black Lives Matter Movement documentary reminds us of the power in telling our own stories.
05/23/2016
News, Leukemia, Zaraya Blunt, Cancer, Lemonade, Medical Bills
01:21

8-Year-Old Girl With Leukemia Sells Pink Lemonade to Pay for Medical Bills

8-year-old Zaraya Blunt uses her entrepreneurial skills to help cover her medical bills.
05/23/2016
(Photo: BET) Ericka Alston
01:26

One Woman's Pursuit to Keep Baltimore's Kids Safe

A Baltimore woman is changing children's lives through her after-school program.
05/24/2016
News, National News, Taiylar Ball, Prom, High School, Poem, Black Empowerment, Dear Black Girls
01:18

When Reciting a 'Dear Black Girls' Poem Gets You Banned From Prom

A 18-year-old honor student is turned away from her senior prom for reciting a poem.
05/25/2016
News, West point, Alix Idrache, Haiti, Immigration, American Dream
01:06

The Man Behind the Photo: Haitian-Born West Point Cadet Achieves the American Dream

An emotionally-charged photo of a West Point cadet goes viral.
05/26/2016
News, Graduation, Kente Cloth, Culture, Nyree Holmes, California, Cosumnes Oaks High School
01:08

Black Scholar Kicked Out of Graduation for Wearing Kente Cloth

Nyree Holmes, 18, was asked to remove his Kente stole at his graduation.
05/27/2016
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