Yesterday saw the second annual ’BET Honors’, a show that recognises the accomplishment and endevours of leading African American luminaries.

This year’s honouree’s included Mary J. Blige, Tyler Perry, celebrated dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, B. Smith and Congressman James E. Clyburn.

The show which took place yesterday was hosted by actress Gabrielle Union. 

Magic Johnson, the recipient of The BET Honor for Corporate Citizen, was presented with his award by Samuel L. Jackson, while legendary singer/songwriter Stevie Wonder performed a stirring rendition of “Superstition” in Magic’s honor.

Terrence Howard then introduced Entrepreneur Award honoree B. Smith, who was treated to a special performance of “Miss Independent” by Ne-Yo. 

Angela Bassett, Anthony Hamilton and a dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, then performed a tribute to Judith Jamison, as she received The BET Honor for Education.

Mary J Blige was presented her award by Diddy after Anita Baker and Monica performed their tribute to the singer.

Tyler Perry received the Media Award, as Yolanda Adams and Joss Stone sang “Just a Prayer Away” in his honor. Hill Harper presented the Honorable Congressman James E. Clyburn with The BET Honors for Public Service.

The show will air on BET in February.

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Featuring Ludacris, Gabrielle Union, Ne-Yo & Lauren London

 People died for the right to vote, the least we can do is exercise it”- Lauren London

The 2008 presidential race is truly unprecedented. Never before have millions of Americans been so excited to see change, more importantly, never have the youth been so vital in shaping America’s future.

Unfortunately, there are over 8 million african americans that are unregistered to vote in the USA!  The last presidential election was won by less then 350 votes, so Terrence J decides to stop talking about it and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!!!

Tune into BET this September as Terrence goes on a CRAZY road trip across the country with his brother Fred on a BOLD mission to get 100,000 young people registerd to vote. CAN HE DO IT??

Register to VOTE HERE

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