Living the Dream: Amanda Gorman

02/02/2021

She’s used her writing skills as a tool for activism.

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Content for Change
BET Awards 2020

BET supports systematic change, and the network dedicates itself to positive representation of diverse cultures.
06/28/2020
Speech
01:06

Lizzo Wins Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
BET Awards 2020

Lizzo accepts the 2020 Best /Pop Artist Award, thanks Beyonce for her contributions to Black culture and speaks on the importance of this event throughout her own life.
06/29/2020
Performance
02:58

Wayne Brady Pays Tribute to Little Richard
BET Awards 2020

In honor of Little Richard's influential career, Wayne Brady performs "Lucille," "Good Golly," "Miss Molly," "Long Tall Sally" and "Tutti Frutti" to celebrate the late artist.
06/28/2020
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05:20

Culture Can't Be Cancelled 2005-2009
BET Awards 2020

Melvin Gregg and Sam Jay look at the defining events of black culture in the late 2000s, from Hurricane Katrina to the rise of social media to the election of Barack Obama.
06/29/2020
Highlight
01:09

Shaq Shows Off His DJ Skills
BET Awards 2020

Shaq (under his pseudonym DJ Diesel) gets behind the ones and twos to flex his remixing talents, then gives a shout-out to The General.
06/28/2020
Exclusive
03:01

Parker McKenna Posey Talks to Sierato About His Shoe Design
BET Awards 2020

In the final episode of this series, Parker McKenna Posey chats with Sierato on the behind-the-scenes process that went behind making a Burger King-inspired shoe using removed colors from artificial sources from its food. Parker McKenna Posey chats with Sierato on the behind-the-scenes process of making a Burger King-inspired shoe using removed colors from artificial sources from its food.
06/30/2020
Exclusive
01:50

Get the Lowdown on BET Amplified Artist of the Month Chika

Chika reveals her personal preferences, choosing between recording or performing, online or in-store shopping, and big parties or intimate gatherings.
07/14/2020
Highlight
05:27

Tayla Parx Answers Fan Questions

Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Tayla Parx talks about transitioning from being a writer to be the main act, dream collabs and the biggest regret of her career.

10/11/2020
Speech
00:31

JJ Hairston Wins the Praise and Worship Album Award
Stellar Awards 2020 E1

JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise takes home the award for Praise and Worship Album of the Year for the record "Miracle Worker."
08/23/2020
Performance
00:53

Bobby Sessions Shows Off His Skills
BET Hip Hop Awards 2020

Bobby Sessions encourages everyone to hit the polls on Election Day during his dope freestyle.
10/27/2020
01:44

Living the Dream: Amanda Gorman

The youngest inaugural poet laureate has presidential aspirations and plans to run in 2036.
02/02/2021
Performance
04:33

Voices of Fire - "Hit the Refresh"

The choir Voices of Fire performs "Hit the Refresh" at the 22nd Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration.
02/08/2021
Performance
04:06

PJ Morton, Zacardi Cortez and Darrel Walls Perform a Medley

PJ Morton, Zacardi Cortez and Darrel Walls come together onstage to perform the songs "So in Love" and "All in His Plan."
02/08/2021
Performance
02:44

Koryn Hawthorne - "Speak to Me"

Koryn Hawthorne performs her song "Speak to Me" at the 22nd Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration.
02/06/2021
03:38

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Times LeBron James Delivered For Social Justice
55th NAACP Image Awards

He is among five nominees for the 2021 NAACP Image Social Justice Impact Award.
02/26/2021
04:11

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Reasons We ‘Wanna Be Down’ With Brandy
55th NAACP Image Awards

She is one of five top artists up for Outstanding Album.
03/08/2021
04:12

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Woke Moments From 'Black-ish'
55th NAACP Image Awards

‘Black-ish’ is among five outstanding shows nominated for the award.
03/09/2021
03:17

NAACP Image Awards: 5 Unapologetic Celebs Who Will Present The Awards
55th NAACP Image Awards

These stars deserve flowers of their own.
03/22/2021
Speech
02:58

LeBron James Accepts the President's Award
52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards

Derrick Johnson presents the prestigious President's Award for TBD's achievements and distinguished public service.
03/27/2021
Speech
00:30

Rege-Jean Page Wins Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards

Rege-Jean Page takes home the prize for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards for his role in “Bridgerton.”
03/27/2021
Speech
00:35

Viola Davis Wins Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards

Viola Davis steps up to accept the award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.”
03/27/2021
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