BET Networks have announced their coverage of the presidential inauguration on January 20th.

A special programme entitled “Yes We Will!: BET Inaguration Celebration” will premiere on January 20th at 8pm (USA).

Nick Cannon will host the one-hour special commemorating the massive voter turnout and what African Americans are committed to doing in order to implement the change initiated by Barack Obama’s presidency.

This televised event will feature incredible performances by Chicago’s own Common and Grammy Award-nominated Jazmine Sullivan and live shots from BET’s Inaugural Ball, and will take a look back at the election and the significant campaign that led the way to America’s first Black president.

Debra L. Lee, Chairman and CEO of BET said

“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. We’re so excited about everything we have planned to celebrate President-elect Obama’s hugely significant and meaningful Inauguration, and we’re thrilled that we’ll have so many wonderful friends joining us, including General and Mrs. Powell.”

The network will also show coverage of the Inauguration Swearing-In Ceremony and Parade.

On Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20, BET News will also feature:

    NEWS SPECIALS
    — Specials: BET News will broadcast news specials throughout the day
       focusing on this historic moment:

       Monday, January 19
       — BET NEWS: KING TO OBAMA: This special examines Dr. Martin Luther
          King Jr.’s influence on President-elect Barack Obama.
          — 10:30-11:00 p.m.* (encores Tuesday, January 20 at 9:30 p.m. and
             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 Tuesday, January 20 at 9:00 p.m. and
             11:00 p.m.*)

       Tuesday, January 20
       — 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.*)