BHM TV: Feb 9 2009

6:00 am EST (HIST)

Harlem Hellfighters

Looks at the impressive fighting record of the black members of the 369th Battalion, who were barred from fighting alongside white American soldiers during WWI.

7:00 am (BIO)

Biography : Barack Obama

Profiles the first African American to be elected president of the U.S.

Biography Channel

6:30 P.M. (BET)

DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN 

based on the immensely popular play of the same name written by Tyler Perry. Starring Tyler Perry, Shemar Moore, and Kimberly Elise.

6:45 pm (SHO)

The Great Debaters

2007 film about a college professor who challenges 1930s racism by training a first-class African American debate team that makes its way to a national championship against Harvard University. 

9:00 P.M. (BET)

"THE BET HONORS" Premiere

Recognizes the accomplishments of legendary songstress Mary J. Blige (Entertainment); groundbreaking filmmaker Tyler Perry (Media); celebrated dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison (Education); businessman, philanthropist and basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson (Corporate Citizen); entrepreneur extraordinaire B. Smith (Entrepreneur); and the Honorable Congressman James E. Clyburn (Public Service). Hosted by talented actress Gabrielle Union.

9:00 P.M. (BET J)

INSIDE BLACK CULTURE 

This special will take viewers on an informational and historic journey of New York's famed Evidence Dance Company, the prestigious Studio Museum in Harlem, and the renowned Abyssinian Baptist Church examined in three special one-hour episodes. (Harlem in the building!)