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NATURI NAUGHTON & “BET HER FIGHTS: BREAST CANCER”
[Host, Naturi Naughton, joins XSCAPE on stage at the “BET Her Fights: Breast Cancer” Concert Special premiering Sunday, October 22 at 7pm ET/PT on BET Her and 10pm ET/PT on BET / Photographer Paul R. Giunta]
“BET HER FIGHTS: BREAST CANCER” marked the first signature event for BET’s sister network, BET HER, which launched on September 28, 2017. More than 30,000 black women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and BET Her is continuing its mission to put black women’s health front and center. In honor of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the one-hour special was a spiritual evening of incredible music and positive messages, to raise awareness, celebrate cancer warriors and encourage action to save lives. The concert featured inspirational performances from powerhouse singers Keyshia Cole, Sevyn Streeter, Alice Smith, and the incomparable girl group XSCAPE.
“BET HER FIGHTS: BREAST CANCER” show highlights included:
KEYSHIA COLE honors breast cancer survivors and champions with three powerful performances, including a showstopping dance breakdown during the performance of her hit single “Incapable.” Fans will also be treated to Cole’s chart-topping songs “Heaven Sent” and “Love”.
Actors RICHARD ROUNDTREE and VANESSA BELL CALLOWAY, both breast cancer survivors, have a frank conversation about recognizing the signs of breast cancer and coping with its effects – highlighting the fact that breast cancer touches both women and men.
SEVYN STREETER celebrates the occasion with her song “Before I Do,” and ALICE SMITH performs a haunting rendition of “Spell on You .”
LALA ANTHONY and BERSHAN SHAW share stories about how breast cancer has touched their lives.
Legendary girl group XSCAPE closes out the show with a moving performance of their hit song, “Who Can I Run To,” with host Naturi Naughton joining at the end – drawing on her own girl group roots in 3LW!
Umeek Images were on site to capture some of the red carpet action:
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