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BET PREPARES FOR WORLD AIDS DAY: Network cranks lineup of special HIV-themed programming.
*BET Networks has announced that it will air a lineup of special HIV-themed programming to coincide with World AIDS Day this Saturday, Dec. 1.
On Friday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. ET/PT, "106 & Park" will air a live 90-minute telecast hosted by VJ duo Terrence and Rocsi. The music special will tackle the issue of HIV/AIDS and the risky behaviors associated with contracting the disease, and will also feature celebrity guests Magic Johnson, Juelz Santana and Jim Jones to discuss healthy life choices and provide important information about HIV testing and prevention methods to BET viewers.
An encore presentation of the HIV/AIDS special "What U Know Bout That? Rap-It-Up Sex Quiz" will air on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT. The one-hour BET News special addresses a host of HIV/AIDS-related issues faced by BET's audience, including stigma and homophobia, HIV testing, substance abuse, and the impact of HIV/AIDS on personal relationships and family life.
BET News personality Jina Johnson hosts the show and is joined by fellow BET personalities Lamorne Morris, Sharon Carpenter, and Samson Styles, along with BET News producer Antonio Neves, who visited the cities of New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Miami to talk with young adults and test them on how much they really know about safe sexual health, behavior and practices, and discuss their own personal experiences.
Special guest stars Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Common, Romeo and Lyfe Jennings also make appearances to ask various questions, and sexual health expert Dr. Rani Whitfield (also known as the "Hip-Hop Doc") is on hand to provide pertinent health information and facts to assist young adults who may be dealing with these issues.
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