The BET Networks Inaugural Gala presented by AT&T is sponsored by Marriott

On January 21, 2013 BET Networks will celebrate the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, with an Inaugural Ball. The black tie affair will include a guest list consisting of celebrities, influencers, policy makers, community leaders, media and politicos and will take place at the Smithsonian National Art Museum.

The BET Networks Inaugural Gala presented by AT&T is sponsored by Marriott, Moet Hennessy USA, Perennial Sports & Marketing, Southern Company, Wal-Mart and Wells-Fargo.

Hosted by GRAMMY nominated recording artist Wayne Brady, BET Networks' Inaugural Ball will include 3 areas of entertainment with live performances by Bell Biv Devoe, Doug E. Fresh, Frederic Yonnet, MC Lyte and feature a special DJ set by Jermaine Dupri along with DJ Kiss, DJ D-Nice and DJ Quick Silva.

Monday, January 21, from 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. at the Smithsonian National Art Museum located at 8th & F Streets, NW in Washington, D.C.