The American Black Film Festival wrapped its 2026 edition in Miami Beach on Saturday night. The Best of ABFF Awards ceremony crowned winners across film, television, and short-form storytelling. Walmart sponsored the event. KevOnStage, a New York Times bestselling author and comedian, served as host. Grammy winner Anthony Hamilton then delivered a live performance that…
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Clifton Powell leads ‘Return of the Mack’ in a powerful story about life, family and second chances
Clifton Powell never had a plan. No five-year strategy, no carefully curated brand just a kid from the block who wanted to play football, ended up on a stage, and somehow never looked back. Forty-six years, dozens of films, and one iconic villain later, Powell is still showing up and still surprising people. At 70,…
DeJuan Ford’s powerful journey from Detroit streets to the screen in ‘Return of the Mack’
DeJuan Ford has spent a decade quietly stacking credits more than 140 productions, over 40 as executive producer while the rest of the world was still catching up. Now, with Return of the Mack: Back for the Smoke hitting major streaming platforms, the Detroit native is stepping fully into the spotlight he has long been…
‘Sinners’ makes black Oscar history with 3 landmark wins in one night
Sunday night at the 98th Academy Awards was already shaping up to be a remarkable evening for cinema. By the time the final envelopes were opened, it had become something far more significant one of the most historic nights for Black artists in the entire history of the Academy Awards. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, the most…