ABOUT THE SHOW

OUR LEGACY IN HOLLYWOOD

The ceremony stems from the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), founded by Jeff Friday in 1997, the leading festival of its kind showcasing Black storytelling. Since its inception, the ABFF has been dedicated to supporting Friday’s conviction that Black artists deserve the same opportunities as their mainstream counterparts. Having premiered the work and encouraged the careers of many of today’s most successful filmmakers and actors, the ABFF has become the standard-bearer of excellence for Black American creativity.

AWARDING EXCELLENCE

Each year, the industry's most deserving artists are bestowed awards in a variety of categories including:

  • Hollywood Legacy Award
  • Entertainment Icon Award
  • Excellence in the Arts Award
  • Renaissance Award
  • Industry Visionary Award
  • Rising Star Award
  • Classic Cinema Award