BET will host a telethon on Thursday, September 9 to benefit those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Kicking off at 7:30pm EST, the program will be hosted by Russell Simmons and will feature many musicians and celebrities with ties to the New Orleans area, including Wynton Marsalis, Master P and David Banner.
BET's partners for the event include the American Red Cross, the National Urban League, Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, Kevin Liles, the Warner Music Group, and Essence Communication.