Rene Syler, BARACK OBAMA INAUGURATION BET News cohost Mr. Media Interview

Across the globe, Tuesday, January 20, 2009 marks a historic moment in U.S. history, and BET News will be there to provide extensive on-air and online coverage of the momentous inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.

After the longest presidential campaign in U.S. history, the country’s first African American President will be sworn in before millions of people who thought they would never see the day. As thousands venture to the nation’s capitol, BET News will document the multi-level components that go into such a notable event. From the journey of spectators to the integral inside circles of the campaign, BET will tell the stories of a dream realized and document this unprecedented passage of power as George W. Bush extends the presidency to President-elect Barack Obama.

Hill Harper ("BET J’s The Best Shorts," "CSI: NY") and René Syler (former host of "The Early Show" on CBS) will co-anchor BET’s coverage of the inauguration swearing-In and parade and will be joined by Jeff Johnson and the rest of the BET News team, celebrities, intellec