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Two parts celebration, one part inspiration, the star-packed "Essence Awards 2000" honor African-American achievement in a two-hour telecast tonight on Fox (7, Channel 4). Michael Jordan and Danny Glover received special commendations at the ceremony that was taped at New York's Lincoln Center last month. Besides the two superstars, several little-known but extraordinary black Americans also are honored. Among them: the Rev. W.C. and Donna Walker of Shelbyville, Texas, who not only adopted several orphaned and foster children on their own but inspired dozens of families in their church to do the same. The telecast opens with a stirring number by Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir. Other performers include Erykah Badu, Christina Aguilera and Patti LaBelle. @ART CAPTION:Oprah Winfrey and Bill Cosby are the hosts of 'Essence Awards 2000' @ART:Photo (color) >>>