Are African-Americans Living Dr. King's Dream?

01/15/2016

How far have we come since the days of Dr. King

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NEW YORK - MAY 04: (L-R) Syndey Scott, ESPN Sportscaster Stuart Scott, and Taylor Scott attend the premiere of "Just Wright" at Ziegfeld Theatre on May 4, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/FilmMagic) *** Local Caption *** Stuart Scott;Taylor Scott;Sydney Scott
01:11

BET Breaks: Stuart Scott's Daughters Pen Him a Touching Letter

His children remember his legacy one year after his passing.
01/04/2016
News, BET News, Black Lives Matter, police brutality, National News, Criminal Justice
04:01

Caught on Tape: Woman Dies After Arrest at Hospital

A woman is forced to leave the hospital despite her pleas for help. See the newly released police dash-cam video.
01/07/2016
News, State of the Union, President Barack Obama, National News, Politics News, Unemployment, War on Terror, Police Brutality, Black Lives Matter, Economy, Criminal Justice
02:28

Sneak Peek Into President Obama's Last State of the Union Speech

The president is prepping for his seventh and final State of the Union Speech. BET's Andre Showell has a preview.
01/11/2016
SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 03: Tre Mason #27 of the St. Louis Rams rushes with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
01:09

BET Breaks: The St. Louis Rams Are Headed to L.A. For Good

The NFL franchise will take up residence in Inglewood.
01/13/2016
#AllVotesMatter, 2016, Ben Carson, Republican
06:12

Ben Carson Speaks on His Faith and Being a Republican

Ben Carson on why he chooses to align himself with the Republican party.
01/14/2016
#AllVotesMatter, 2016, Dr. Ben Carson, Republican
02:33

Ben Carson Discusses Creating Wealth in the Black Community

Ben Carson discusses the importance of creating our own wealth within the African-American community.
01/14/2016
#AllVotesMatter, 2016, Dr. Ben Carson, Republican, Youth Unemployment
03:37

Ben Carson Talks Youth Unemployment

Ben Carson talks about the importance of school choice within the African-American community and investing in one another.
01/14/2016
#AllVotesMatter, 2016, Ben Carson
02:30

Ben Carson Speaks on Oregon Protest

Ben Carson gives his opinion on the Oregon protesters and how they seized control of federal programs.
01/14/2016
News, Ben Carson, GOP, Presidential Election of 2016, National News, Politics News, RNC, Republican National Committee, Racial Profiling
02:52

BEN CARSON: FROM PROBLEM CHILD TO PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL

You know Dr. Ben Carson as a renowned surgeon but you may be surprised that he comes from humble beginnings. BET's Andre Showell has more.
01/14/2016
BET New, Police Brutality, National News, Criminal Justice, Black Lives Matter
00:48

Video of Another Chicago Cop Shooting Released

Two years after Chicago police fatally shot an unarmed Black teen, video is now available for all to see. Is this another case of police brutality?
01/14/2016
News, 2016, National News, Martin Luther King lll, Education, Criminal Justice, Economy, Jobs
02:58

Are African-Americans Living Dr. King's Dream?

The years since Dr. Martin Luther King have brought both progress and setbacks. BET's Andre Showell has more.
01/15/2016
News, 2016, Obama, MLK, Martin Luther King Jr.
03:22

Dr. King's Thoughts About Obama's Presidency

Marc Lamont Hill, Patricia Carey and Khalil Gibran Muhammad give varying input on how they think Dr. King would respond to Barack Obama's presidency.
01/15/2016
News, National News, MLK, Marc Lamont Hill, Patricia Carey, Kahlil Gibran Muhammad, BET, News, Martin Luther King Jr.
03:07

Misconceptions About Dr. King

Scholars and educators lay out the importance of examining both the misconceptions about Dr. King and the truth as we honor the 30th anniversary of MLK Day.
01/15/2016
Dream Machines - Some dreams happen in your sleep while others are thrown onto a record. Everybody dreams, and these following artists have sprinkled the word once or twice on the mic. - Jon Reyes(Photo: Central Press/Getty Images)
02:54

Happy Birthday MLK: Your Dream Continues to Live

Marques Lewis helps keep Dr. King's dream alive by becoming the youngest Black man to be elected to Newark New Jersey's board of education.
01/18/2016
BET News, 2016, Dr. Ben Carson, Iowa, Presidential Election, Watch the #AllVotesMatter Live Stream Now!
47:47

Watch the #AllVotesMatter Live Stream Now! [Replay]

Rapper Dee-1 and Vote America Now President Chris Prudhome ask Dr. Ben Carson your questions. Plus, we speak with all of the presidential candidates as we prepare for the 2016 election.
01/22/2016
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 14: Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots a free-throw in the second half of the NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at Staples Center on November 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Pistons 101-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
01:32

BET Breaks: Blake Griffin Did What?!

You won't believe what went down off the court.
01/26/2016
Black History Month, 2016, National News, Technology, Education, Morgan Debaun
02:02

29 People You Should Know: Morgan DeBaun

Entrepreneur Morgan DeBaun shares the secrets that helped her along the road to success.
02/01/2016
Black History Month, Technology, Rhonesha Byng, HerAgenda, Education
02:18

29 People You Should Know: Rhonesha Byng

Rhonesha Byng shares her formula for building a successful website and the work ethic that goes into growing a business.
02/01/2016
News, National, 2016, Business, Black History Month, BHM, entrepreneurs, education, Shanice Miller
01:57

29 People You Should Know: Shanice Miller

Entrepreneur Shanice Miller explains how school may not be the only way you can learn about business.
02/03/2016
Marc Lamont Hill, What's At Stake, BET, News, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Iowa Caucuses, POTUS, race, MArco Rubio, Primaries
02:24

Marc Lamont Hill Commentary on the Iowa Caucuses

BET News correspondent Marc Lamont Hill says the Iowa Caucuses indicate that in the race for the White House, everything is still very much up for grabs.
02/03/2016
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 26: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder walks back to the bench during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 26, 2016 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
01:42

BET Breaks: Kevin Durant Will Be a Free Agent and The Hottest NBA Team Wants Him

The Warriors may want a new chef in the kitchen.
02/03/2016
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