Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monáe, and More Stand Up For Abortion Rights at the BET Awards

"Sistas" stars KJ Smith, Mignon Von, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown, and Crystal Renee Hayslett briefly spoke on abortion rights as they presented the nominees for the youngstars award Sunday night. "In light of the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade and political events affecting our nation, it's time for sistas across the world to join hands and lift our voices," Brown said.

Smith added: "And the way to be heard is to hit those voting polls." "We cannot afford to be silent, not now," Hayslett remarked. "The power to make these decisions belongs to us. It's our body, and it's our choice."