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BET to Air Live Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 22

The news special will be hosted by Ed Gordon, with special appearances by Jemele Hill and Van Lathan.

BET News announces LIVE coverage of the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, airing on Thursday, August 22 at 9 PM ET on BET. Hosted in-studio by award-winning journalist Ed Gordon, “BET News Presents: Black America Votes the 2024 DNC” will feature live reports, in-depth analysis, and coverage of notable primetime speeches. Gordon will be joined in-studio by journalists Jemele Hill and Van Lathan for commentary on the historic 2024 Democratic National Convention and the critical issues at stake for the Black community. This special will also serve to inform viewers on the importance of civic engagement and voter participation.

Jason Samuels is the executive producer, and Steven Ramey is the supervising producer of BET News. This news special furthers BET’s steadfast commitment to empowering Black voters and amplifying their voices in the upcoming elections to harness the power of collective action to drive meaningful change. For more information, visit www.BET.com/weVOTE

As part of BET’s impactful We V.O.T.E. initiative, Brittany Packnett Cunningham—an award-winning activist, educator, and writer—will deliver exclusive, daily recap reels from the DNC. These recaps will provide viewers with an insider's perspective on the pivotal moments, powerful speeches, social issues, and behind-the-scenes actions driving the event, ensuring audiences stay informed and engaged with the pulse of the convention. Watch and share the first reel HERE.

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