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Black Hollywood at the Black Ball Benefit

Black Hollywood's finest came out to support Alicia Keys last night at her sixth annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball fundraiser at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. Keys is the cofounder of the HIV/AID's foundation that raises money for children living with the disease in Africa and India.
By · October 15, 2009October 29, 2020
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For a Good Cause

Black Hollywood’s finest came out to support Alicia Keys last night at her sixth annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball fundraiser at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Keys is the cofounder of the HIV/AID’s foundation that raises money for children living with the disease in Africa and India.

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Sisterhood

Halle Berry, Alicia Keys and Gayle King squeeze in some girl talk at the sixth annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball event hosted by Keys and “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi on October 15 in New York City.

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Here for a Good Cause

It’s a “Jungle Fever” reunion! Samuel L. Jackson, Halle Berry and Spike Lee share face time at the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball.

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Great to See You!

Kerry Washington and Halle Berry catch up at the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball.

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Like a Queen

Queen Latifah, who hosted the Keep A Child Alive’s sixth annual event in New York City, commands the stage with confidence and grace.

The proceeds from the event will help assist in building orphanages, pediatric wings in selected clinics and supply medicine for individuals plagued by AIDS.

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Play On

Alicia Keys wows the crowd at the event.

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Great Peformance

Alicia Keys and Coldplay’s Chris Martin bring the crowd to its feet.

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Perfect Harmony

Youssou N’Dour and Alicia Keys rip the stage at the Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball.

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Special Occasion

Iman, Padma Lakshmi and Alicia Keys smile big for the camera at the Keep A Child Alive Black Ball event at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC.

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Power Duo

John Mayer joins Alicia Keys on stage at the Black Ball.

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Praiseworthy Presence

Halle Berry is striking on the red carpet.

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Mary’s Mission

Mary J. Blige, who’s also lent her efforts to HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, was on hand for the night’s festivities.

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I’ll Be There

A glowing Kerry Washington is camera ready on the red carpet at the Black Ball event.

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Supportive Couple

Dynamic Duo Robin Thicke and Paula Patton were among the many stars who supported Key’s important organization to help people in Africa and India.

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Here to Help

Samuel L. Jackson flashes a smile for the cameras on the red carpet.

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Great Expectations

Supermodel Iman congratulates expecting mom and “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi at the Keep A Child Alive’s sixth annual Black Ball event in New York City.

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Reigning Queen

Queen Latifah takes the stage at the Black Ball.

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Sharp Dressed Man

A suave Usher is picture perfect on the red carpet at the 2009 Keep A Child Alive event in New York City.

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A Model’s Lane

Fashion icon Iman strikes a pose on the red carpet at the event.

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Giving Back

British singer Estelle makes her way inside the Black Ball.

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Doing Her Part

Gayle King strikes a graceful pose on the red carpet. Her dress is fierce!

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Rooted in Love

Singer Angelique Kidjo looks regal on the red carpet at the Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball event.

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We Just Came to Support

Nick Cannon and Tyler Perry squeeze in for a group shot at the Keep A Child Alive benefit.

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Doing the Right Thing

One of the greatest storytellers of the Black community, Spike Lee, looks happy to be in the house.

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Mr. Debonair

A dapper Tyson Beckford brings swagger to the red carpet at Keep A Child Alive’s sixth annual Black Ball event.

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Perfect Pair

“Today” show cohost Al Roker and his wife, ABC News correspondent, Deborah Roberts, complement each other on the red carpet at the Keep A Child Alive’s 6th annual event in New York City.

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