STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS

Laurence Fishburne Salutes Military Families for Memorial Day

Black-ish star joins Natalie Cole, Gloria Estefan, Nick Fradiani for tribute concert in DC.

A bevy of stars gathered this weekend to honor those who earned their stripes on behalf of freedom, democracy, and security.

Laurence Fishburne, Gloria Estefan, and Natalie Cole were among the celebrities at the 2015 National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., which this year recongnized the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and honored not only the bravery of those who sacrificed their lives and the families who bear the burden of grief, but also the some 4 million disabled veterans, who lost life as they knew it.

| OBAMA TALKS FIRST MEMORIAL DAY SINCE END OF AFGHANISTAN WAR |

The Black-ish actor took the stage to shares war stories on behalf of veteran drill sergeat, Ted "Mr. Hercules" Strong. "My stepsons used to call me 'Strong Daddy'," he said, "but now they were helping their mother lift me on to the bed pan." The graphic details helped to drive home the courage of those who serve in the trenches, those who are on constant alert. 

Cole later joined to sing "I'm Beginning to See the Light," and a duet with her father Nat King Cole's vocals, "Walkin' My Baby Back Home." Estefan sang her 1991 hit, "Coming Out of the Dark," and the latest American IdolNick Fradiani handled the national anthem.

BET.com is your #1 source for Black celebrity news, photos, exclusive videos and all the latest in the world of hip hop and R&B music. 

Click here for a chance to win a trip to the 2015 BET Awards!

 (Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts)

Latest News

Subscribe for BET Updates

Provide your email address to receive our newsletter.


By clicking Subscribe, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers) and other information from BET and the Paramount family of companies. You understand that you can unsubscribe at any time.