Columnist Julienne Louis-Anderson argues that BET missed a critical opportunity to encourage Black civic engagement by excluding voting and political messages from the 2026 BET Awards despite the importance of the upcoming midterm elections. She contends that, like influential artists such as Jay-Z, Black media institutions have a responsibility to use their cultural platforms to promote democratic participation, not just entertainment.
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Druski tapped to host BET Awards, becoming youngest emcee in show’s 25-year history
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Drew “Druski” Desbordes will host the 2026 BET Awards, becoming the youngest emcee in the show’s history. BET announced April 30 that the 31-year-old comedian and digital creator will lead the ceremony, which airs live June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Druski surpasses Kevin Hart, who previously held […]
