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The “BET Awards” – The Biggest Celebration of Black Culture & Entertainment – Continues with Annual Show Set to Air Sunday June 28, 2020 at 8 pm ET – Free Press of Jacksonville

#BETAWARDS – “The BET Awards are a seminal event – the biggest celebration of Black culture, Black accomplishment, Black excellence, and Black potential,” said Scott.

The BET Experience, the Three-Day Event Before The “BET AWARDS,” Will Return in 2021 – NEW YORK — BET announces today plans to move forward with The “BET Awards” 2020, which will celebrate the brightest stars across music, television, film, sports, and philanthropy on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 8 pm ET.

“The BET Awards are a seminal event – the biggest celebration of Black culture, Black accomplishment, Black excellence, and Black potential,” said Scott Mills, President of BET.

“Our community, and the many millions who love Black culture, look to the BET Awards for signature moments of enrichment, entertainment and empowerment.

Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET will oversee The “BET Awards” 2020 and serve as Executive Producer along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

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