Halle Berry, Chaka Khan Among 2013 BET Honorees

First Published: December 20, 2012 1:39 PM EST Credit: Getty Images

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Caption Halle Berry shows off some leg at the ‘Cloud Atlas’ Germany premiere in Berlin on November 5, 2012Actress Halle Berry and musician Chaka Khan will be honored at the 2013 BET Honors.

The network announced Thursday that basketball star Lisa Leslie, music executive Clarence Avant and religious leader T.D. Jakes will also be celebrated at the Jan. 12 event in Washington at the Warner Theatre. The special airs Feb. 11.

BET Honors highlights African Americans performing at top levels in the areas of music, literature, entertainment, education and more.

Maya Angelou was among the honorees at this year’s BET Honors. First Lady Michelle Obama presented her award.

Actress Gabrielle Union will host the special. Performers will be announced at a later date.

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