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1. Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball

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Alicia Keys hosted the Keep A Child Alive 12th Annual Black Ball at the Hammerstein Ballroom last night, bringing out Black Hollywood’s finest in support of the HIV fight in Africa and India. Entertainers like Lenny Kravitz, Wale and Lion Babe performed at the star-studded ceremony that raises money for children and families affected by the epidemic. Keep clicking for photos from the event.

2. Alicia Keys

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Singer Alicia Keys attends ‘Keep A Child Alive’ Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Rommel Demano/Getty Images)

3. Alicia Keys & Clive Davis

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Singer Alicia Keys and Record Producer Clive Davis attend ‘Keep A Child Alive’ Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Rommel Demano/Getty Images)

4. Carmelo Anthony

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Carmelo Anthony attends Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

5. Carmelo Anthony

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Carmelo Anthony attends Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

6. Andra Day

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Andra Day attends Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

7. Andra Day

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Andra Day attends Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

8. Jeanette Jenkins

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: President of Hollywood Trainer fitness company, Jeanette Jenkins attends Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

9. Jeanette Jenkins

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: President of Hollywood Trainer fitness company, Jeanette Jenkins attends Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

10. Wale

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Rapper Wale attends the 2015 ‘Keep A Child Alive’ Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage)

11. Alicia Keys & Gayle King

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Alicia Keys and Gayle King attend Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

12. Alicia Keys & Lion Babe

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Alicia Keys and Lion Babe perform onstage during Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

13. Alicia Keys & Lion Babe

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Alicia Keys and Lion Babe perform onstage during Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

14. Alicia Keys

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Alicia Keys performs onstage during Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

15. Alicia Keys & Lenny Kravitz

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz perform onstage during Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

16. Alicia Keys & Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Alicia Keys and Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe onstage during Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

17. Alicia Keys & Wale

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Alicia Keys and Wale perform onstage during Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City.

18. Lenny Kravitz

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Lenny Kravitz performs onstage during Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

19. Lenny Kravitz

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Lenny Kravitz performs onstage during Keep A Child Alive’s 12th Annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for KCA)

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