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The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball

The 13th annual Keep a Child Alive Black Ball drew some of the biggest stars for a night of philanthropy, good music and dope fashion. From the foundation's co-founder Alicia Keys to Power stars Naturi Naughton and Omari Hardwick, these were the hottest looks of the night.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 26, 2020
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Alicia Keys attends the Keep a Child Alive’s 13th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Gary Gershoff
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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz attend Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball 2016 at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Kevin Mazur
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Chance the Rapper attends Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball 2016 at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Kevin Mazur
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ASAP Rocky attends Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball 2016 at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Kevin Mazur
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Salt-N-Pepa attend the Keep a Child Alive’s 13th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Gary Gershoff
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Jeanette Jenkins attends the Keep a Child Alive’s 13th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Gary Gershoff
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Alek Wek attends Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Andrew Toth
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Elaine Welteroth attends Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Andrew Toth
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Latham Thomas attends Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Andrew Toth
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Omari Hardwick attends the Keep a Child Alive’s 13th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Gary Gershoff
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Naturi Naughton attends Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images)
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Andrew Toth
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Jillian Hervey attends Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images)
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Andrew Toth
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Shantell Martin attends Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Andrew Toth
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Ndey Buri attends Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Andrew Toth
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Shanina Shaik attends Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Andrew Toth
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Ty Hunter attends Keep a Child Alive’s 13th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 19, 2016 in New York City.
The Best Looks From the 2016 Keep a Child Alive Black Ball
Andrew Toth