Photo by Kevin Bulluck /ABFF Beverly Hills welcomed Hollywood’s elite on Monday, February 16, 2026, as the 2026 ABFF Honors took center stage at the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel. The annual awards season gala celebrated outstanding achievements in film and television while highlighting the contributions of Black artists and creatives across the entertainment…
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Dwayne Johnson, Angela Bassett lead 6 ABFF honorees
The American Black Film Festival is preparing to honor some of entertainment’s most accomplished figures at its eighth annual ABFF Honors ceremony. The prestigious event, scheduled for February 16 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, will recognize artists who have made significant contributions to American entertainment while championing diversity and inclusion in Hollywood. Comedian…
Angela Bassett’s remarkable career honored in February during ‘ABFF Honors’
Angela Bassett continues adding to her extensive collection of accolades as the American Black Film Festival prepares to honor the legendary actress, director and executive producer with its Excellence in the Arts Award. The eighth annual ABFF Honors ceremony will take place February 16 at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, recognizing Bassett’s extraordinary contributions…
ABFF Honors 2026 Celebrates SINNERS Creators and Honors Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris & Salli Richardson-Whitfield
ABFF HONORS 2026 TO CELEBRATE THE CREATIVE TEAM BEHIND SINNERS — RYAN COOGLER, ZINZI COOGLER & SEV OHANIAN AND HONOREES JENNIFER HUDSON, DAMSON IDRIS & SALLI RICHARDSON-WHITFIELD The star-studded event, hosted by KevOnStage, returns February 16 to spotlight trailblazers shaping Black storytelling LOS ANGELES, CA – (October 27, 2025) –The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced…
American Black Film Festival Announces NYC Pop Up Programming Featuring Award-Winning Independent Films, Celebrity Conversations, and Curated Panels With Naturi Naughton, Malcolm D. Lee, and More
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 22, 2025) – NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the programming slate for the upcoming ABFF Pop Up Tour in New York City taking place at AMC Lincoln Square 13 from Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, October 26, 2025. The ABFF Pop Up Tour is a new national…
From Spotlight to Soul: Highlights from the 2025 American Black Film Festival
The 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) lit up Miami Beach once again with a powerful celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Organized by NICE CROWD, the festival brought together some of the most influential voices in Black film, television, and entertainment across a three-day schedule filled with impactful conversations, premieres, and storytelling. Opening night…
Aunjunue Ellis-Taylor, Keke Palmer, Marla Gibbs, Aaron Pierre amongst Hollywood Elites Honored at ABFF Honors
The 2025 ABFF Honors was a night of prestige, celebration, and cultural impact, bringing together some of Hollywood’s most influential Black creatives. Held on February 17 at the luxurious SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, the ceremony honored legendary performers and rising stars who have shaped the industry with their talent, resilience, and commitment to…
Black Excellence Was On Full Display At The 2025 ABFF Honors Awards Celebration
The 2025 ABFF Honors took center stage on Monday, February 17, at the luxurious SLS in Beverly Hills, bringing together Hollywood’s finest to celebrate Black excellence in film and television. Hosted by actress and comedian Zainab Johnson, the prestigious event honored industry trailblazers whose work has shaped the cultural landscape. This year’s honorees represented a…
ABFF Honors Announces 2025 Honorees: Legendary Performers Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Giancarlo Esposito and Keke Palmer
LOS ANGELES, CA – (December 11, 2024) –The 7th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the motion picture and television industry. Presented by NICE CROWD, the 2025 ABFF Honors will take place on Monday, February 17 at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, hosted by actress and comedian Zainab Johnson….