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Actress Halle Berry attends a Revlon ColorStay Whipped Creme Makeup launch event at the Gramercy Park Hotel on Tuesday May 22, 2012 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision)

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Halle Berry, Chaka Khan among 2013 BET Honorees

Maya Angelou also among the honorees

Updated: Thursday, 20 Dec 2012, 11:07 AM CST
Published : Thursday, 20 Dec 2012, 11:07 AM CST

NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Halle Berry and musician Chaka Khan will be honored at the 2013 BET Honors.

The network announced Thursday that basketball star Lisa Leslie, music executive Clarence Avant and religious leader T.D. Jakes will also be celebrated at the Jan. 12 event in Washington at the Warner Theatre. The special airs Feb. 11.

BET Honors highlights African Americans performing at top levels in the areas of music, literature, entertainment, education and more.

Maya Angelou was among the honorees at this year's BET Honors. First Lady Michelle Obama presented her award.

Actress Gabrielle Union will host the special. Performers will be announced at a later date.

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