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Home · Red Carpet

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala

Every year Alicia Keys gathers a group of tastemakers and influencers for a night of giving back. The exclusive gala raises funds for Keys' Keep a Child Alive HIV/AIDS charity.
By · Updated October 27, 2020
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On the Scene

Alicia Keys attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attend the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Andra Day attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

DJ Fulano attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Hanna Bronfman attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Tyson Beckford attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Jillian Hervey of Lion Babe attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Model Grace Mahary attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Carmelo Anthony attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Gale King attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Michaela Angela Davis attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Wale attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Maxwell attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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Ty Hunter attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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Jeanette Jenkins attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Lewis Hamilton attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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Artist Kehinde Wile attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Duane McLaughlin attends the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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Alicia Keys dons a beaded headpiece at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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Alicia Keys and Chris Rock pose for a pic inside the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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Chris Rock speaks on stage during the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

A view of elegant atmosphere at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Alicia Keys speaks onstage at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Alicia Keys chats with Gayle King at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz share a laugh at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Alicia Keys performs onstage at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Alicia Keys and honorees Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe and  Patrice Motsepe pose onstage at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Lenny Kravitz performs at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz perfom onstage at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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On the Scene

Alicia Keys performs at the “Keep A Child Alive” Black Ball 2015 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Red Carpet Recap: A Look Inside the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball Gala
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