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March 5, 2024 - Variety
Taraji P. Henson Urges Black Creatives to ‘Keep Telling Your Truth, Because It’s All We Have
March 4, 2024 - The Hollywood Reporter
Taraji P. Henson Encourages Actors to Tell Their Truth at ABFF Honors: "If You Stay Quiet, Nothing Changes"
March 4, 2024 - People
Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae and More Stars Turn It Out at the American Black Film Festival Honors
March 4, 2024 - The Grio
Red carpet recap: The ABFF Honors reminds us Black is always in style
February 6, 2024 - Deadline
American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors Announces Additional Honoree Kelvin Harrison Jr., As Recipient Of The 2024 Rising Star Award
February 6, 2024 - IMDb
American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors Announces Additional Honoree Kelvin Harrison Jr., As Recipient Of The 2024 Rising Star Award
January 24, 2024 - Deadline
American Black Film Festival Honors To Celebrate Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Garrett Morris & Mara Brock Akil
January 24, 2024 - The Hollywood Reporter
Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright Set for American Black Film Festival Honors
January 24, 2024 - Variety
ABFF Honors to Salute Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Garrett Morris and Mara Brock Akil
January 24, 2024 - The Grio
American Black Film Festival announces Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Mara Brock Akil and Garrett Morris as honorees
March 12, 2023 - Variety
Kerry Washington Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston, Diahann Carroll at ABFF Honors
March 7, 2023 - EBONY
EBONY Hits the American Black Film Festival Honors Red Carpet
March 6, 2023 - People
Courtney B. Vance Says Wife Angela Bassett Is 'Overdue' for an Oscar: 'It's Been 29 Years'
March 6, 2023 - Essence
Inside The American Black Film Festival Honors
March 6, 2023 - The Root
2023 ABFF Honorees Courtney B. Vance, Charles D. King, Stacey Walker King on the Future of Black Film
March 6, 2023 - Access Hollywood
American Black Film Festival: Honors
March 6, 2023 - Extra
American Black Film Festival: Honors
March 6, 2023 - Bossip
Kerry Washington, Jonathan Majors & More Attend 2023 ABFF Awards
March 6, 2023 - Vanity Fair
Kerry Washington Wears Whitney Houston's 1996 Dress to the American Black Film Festival Honors
March 6, 2023 - The Philadelphia Tribune
2023 American Black Film Festival Honors
February 13, 2023 - Variety
ABFF Honors Salutes Kerry Washington, Courtney B. Vance, Charles D. King and Janelle Monáe (EXCLUSIVE)
December 14, 2022 - Deadline
Comedian Deon Cole To Host 2023 American Black Film Festival Honors
March 3, 2020 - Essence
This Is Why Black Awards Shows Must Happen
March 3, 2020 - US Magazine
About Last Night: See the Best-Dressed Stars on the Red Carpet and Beyond
February 29, 2020 - PageSix
SHINING THROUGH Cynthia Erivo sparkles at the American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony in Beverly Hills, California.
February 29, 2020 - Patch
'The Wire' Named Best Classic TV Series
February 28, 2020 - Atlanta Black Star
'A Great Honor': 'The Wire' Honored With Classic Television Award at American Black Film Festival
February 27, 2020 - US Magazine
Leonardo DiCaprio presented Jamie Foxx with the Excellence in the Arts Award at the American Black Film Festival Honors at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 23.
February 27, 2020 - Blacktree TV
Jamie Foxx opens up about viral Grammy Video showing celebrities past black press at ABFF Honors
February 27, 2020 - Chicago Now
ABFF Honors: Award Winning Actor Rob Morgan, (Just Mercy, The Photograph) Gives 'Shout Out' to Chicago's 'Steppers' [VIDEO]
February 26, 2020 - MSN Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio surprises Jamie Foxx at American Black Film Festival Honors
February 26, 2020 - EXTRA
Leonardo DiCaprio, who starred with Jamie in Django: Unchained presented Jamie with the Excellence in the Arts award at the American Black Film Festival Honors.
February 26, 2020 - Kick Back & Chat Amber Pickens
American Black Film Festival Honors
February 26, 2020 - Variety
American Black Film Festival Honors
February 25, 2020 - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Cynthia Erivo Wore Atelier Versace To The American Black Film Festival Honors Ceremony
February 25, 2020 - Rolling Out
Jamie Foxx encourages ABFF audience to 'celebrate our own Blackness'
February 25, 2020 - Black Hollywood Live
Cynthia Erivo Shares Thoughts on Voting | ABFF 2020
February 25, 2020 - Go Fug Yourself
Cynthia Erivo Looks Dishy
February 25, 2020 - @TheCurvyCritic / Carla Renata [BLACK HOLLYWOOD LIFE]
@TheCurvyCritic got to catch up with @HarrietFilm Star and #RisingStar Award #recipient @CynthiaEriVo for @bhlonline and of course during #BlackHistoryMonth talked exercising your right to vote in 2020 on the #redcarpet @ABFFHonors
February 24, 2020 - @RewiredPodcast
Congratulations to #TheWire for this Classic Television award win at the #abffhonors!
February 24, 2020 - @Rolandmartin / ROLAND MARTIN UNFILTERED
#RolandMartinUnfiltered from the American Black Film Festival Honors Red Carpet | #ABFFHonors
February 24, 2020 - @TheHypeMagazine
New post (Leonardo DiCaprio Surprises Jamie Foxx at ABFF Honors) has been published on The Hype Magazine
February 24, 2020 - @Variety
"Jamie Foxx honored by Leonardo DiCaprio at American Black Film Festival Honors"
February 24, 2020 - @GettyVIP
"Cynthia Erivo poses with the Rising Star Award backstage during the American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony at The Beverly Hilton Hotel More #ABFFHonors https://bit.ly/38VbME2#BlackFilmFestival #BET #CynthiaErivo @CynthiaEriVo"
February 24, 2020 - @Blackfilm / Wilson Morales
"Here's #LeonardoDiCaprio and @iamjamiefoxx at last night's @ABFF Honors - #ABFFHonors"
February 24, 2020 - @APEntertainment
"FOXX WOULD 'MELT DOWN' OSCAR FOR JACKSON: Arriving at the American Black Film Festival honors (@ABFF) in L.A, @IAmJamieFoxx addresses the lack of diversity in award season nominees; says he wishes he could "melt down" the #Oscar he won for #Ray and give it to @SamuelLJackson"
February 24, 2020 - @APEntertainment
"'THE WIRE' REUNION: Stars of #TheWire, including @WendellPierce @AndreRoyo and @LanceReddick, reunite at the American Black Film Festival honors (@ABFF), where the hit drama took home the classic television award. #ABFFHonors"
February 24, 2020 - @angelique814 / Angelique Jackson [VARIETY]
"If y'all only knew the genuine damn gleeful SURPRISE when Leo DiCaprio walked into this room at the #ABFFhonors tonight"
February 24, 2020 - Zimbio
American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony - Arrivals
February 24, 2020 - Zimbio
American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony - Backstage
February 24, 2020 - Zimbio
American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony - Backstage
February 24, 2020 - Getty Images
American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony 2020
February 24, 2020 - EXTRA
February 2020 Fresh Pix
February 24, 2020 - East News
Nagrody ABFF 2020
February 24, 2020 - @Variety
"Leonardo DiCaprio honored Jamie Foxx at the American Black Film Festival Honors: "Jamie becomes the life and soul of every single party and absolutely everything he does. Jamie gives it his all"
February 24, 2020 - Page Six
Boris Kodjoe, Lena Waithe and Jamie Foxx attend the American Black Film Festival Honors at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
February 24, 2020 - NY Daily News
2020 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards
February 24, 2020 - Daily Mail
Alisha Wainwright stuns in strapless gown at American Black Film Festival Honors in LA ...months after Justin Timberlake hand-holding scandal
February 24, 2020 - Daily Mail
Cynthia Erivo stuns in gorgeous blue cutout dress at American Black Film Festival Honors in LA
February 24, 2020 - Baltimore Sun
'The Wire' wins Classic Television Award at American Black Film Festival: 'It captured the zeitgeist of the time'
February 24, 2020 - Celeb Mafia
Nafessa Williams - American Black Film Festival Honors in LA 02/23/2020
February 24, 2020 - Cream Magazine
Logan Browning dazzles in a strapless floral dress at The American Black Film Festival Honors
February 24, 2020 - CBS Baltimore
'The Wire' Named Best Classic TV Series At American Black Film Festival
February 24, 2020 - Deadline
Leonardo DiCaprio Makes Surprise Appearance At 4th Annual ABFF Honors
February 24, 2020 - BET
'The Wire' Cast Reunites At ABFF Honors
February 24, 2020 - Hip Hollywood
About Last Night: Leonardo DiCaprio Renews His Black Card Honoring Jamie Foxx
February 24, 2020 - OK! Magazine
Leonardo Dicaprio Presents Jamie Foxx With The Ultimate Award At The American Black Film Festival
February 24, 2020 - The Root
ABFF Honors 2020: The House That Black Hollywood Built
February 24, 2020 - Rolling Out
Jamie Foxx surprised by Leonardo DiCaprio; Cynthia Erivo awarded at ABFF Honors
February 24, 2020 - Variety
Jamie Foxx Honored by Leonardo DiCaprio at American Black Film Festival Honors
February 24, 2020 - Black Tree TV [Youtube]
Jamie Foxx Red Carpet #ABFFHONORS
February 24, 2020 - Bossip
He's With Us: Leonardo DiCaprio Pulled Up At The ABFF Honors To Give Jamie Foxx His Flowers
February 24, 2020 - Daily Mail
Leonardo DiCaprio presents his Django Unchained co-star Jamie Foxx the American Black Film Festival's Excellence in the Arts Award
February 24, 2020 - Essence
The Stars Shined Bright At The 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors
February 24, 2020 - Hype Magazine
Leonardo DiCaprio Surprises Jamie Foxx at ABFF Honors
February 24, 2020 - The Los Angeles Times
Leonardo DiCaprio surprises Jamie Foxx at the 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors
February 24, 2020 - People
Jamie Foxx Reveals He Once Saw Leonardo DiCaprio Rap A Tribe Called Quest's 'Scenario' at a Party
February 24, 2020 - USA Today
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx more stars at the ABFF Honors
February 24, 2020 - USA Today
Jamie Foxx scores ABFF Honors award from surprise guest Leonardo DiCaprio
February 23, 2020 - @GettyVIP
"Boris Kodjoe, Lena Waithe & Jamie Foxx at The American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony More #GettyVideo #ABFFHonors https://bit.ly/2uudLAs @ABFFHonors@BET #BorisKodjoe #LenaWaithe #JamieFoxx @IamJamieFoxx @jamiefoxxUS @LenaWaithe @L_WaitheFans @BorisKodjoe #BET"
February 23, 2020 - @GettyVIP
"Logan Browning attends the American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony at The Beverly Hilton Hotel More #ABFFHonors https://bit.ly/38VbME2 #BlackFilmFestival #BET #LoganBrowning"
February 23, 2020 - Roland Martin Unfiltered
#RolandMartinUnfiltered from the American Black Film Festival Honors Red Carpet | #ABFFHonors
February 23, 2020 - Black Film
Exclusive: ABFF Founder Jeff Friday Talks 2020 ABFF Honors
February 23, 2020 - Daily News
Film Talking Pictures
February 23, 2020 - Just Jared
Cynthia Erivo & Jamie Foxx Arrive in Style for American Black Film Festival Honors Awards 2020
February 23, 2020 - Shutterstock
The American Black Film Festival Honors
February 21, 2020 - OC Register
"What's the state of black film today? These experts explore the range of African-American movie achievements"
February 21, 2020 - The Root
#BlackExcellenceWeekend: BET, NAACP Image Awards and ABFF to Pay Tribute to Us in the Same Weekend
February 21, 2020 - Broadway World
BET Networks, NAACP Image Awards and ABFF Pay Tribute to the African American Community
February 13, 2020 - Our Weekly
Jamie Foxx to receive 'Excellence in the Arts' award
February 12, 2020 - AmoMama
Jamie Foxx Is Set to Receive Excellence in Arts Award at 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors
February 8, 2020 - Bossip
Jamie Foxx Set To Be Honored By American Black Film Festival
February 8, 2020 - Olisa TV
Jamie Foxx Set to Be Honoured by American Black Film Festival
February 8, 2020 - Say Nigeria
Jamie Foxx Set to Be Honoured by American Black Film Festival
February 8, 2020 - Revolt TV
Jamie Foxx to be honored by American Black Film Festival
February 6, 2020 - Baller Alert
Jamie Foxx To Be Honored With Prestigious Award At American Black Film Festival Honors
February 6, 2020 - Good Morning America
#OscarsSoWhite: The bleak truth about diversity and the Oscars
February 5, 2020 - Black America Web
Jamie Foxx To Receive 'Excellence In The Arts' Award At 2020 ABFF Honors
February 5, 2020 - Insider
20 inspiring black women who are making history in 2020
February 5, 2020 - UPI
Jamie Foxx to be honored by the American Black Film Festival
February 5, 2020 - Ebony
Academy Award Winner Jamie Foxx to Receive Excellence in the Arts Award at American Black Film Festival Honors
February 5, 2020 - EURWEB
Jamie Foxx to Receive 'Excellence In The Arts' Award at 2020 ABFF Honors
February 5, 2020 - The Hype Magazine
Academy Award
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Winner Jamie Foxx to Receive 'Excellence In The Arts' Award at American Black Film Festival Honors
February 5, 2020 - The Hollywood Reporter
Jamie Foxx to Be Honored by American Black Film Festival
February 5, 2020 - Deadline
Jamie Foxx To Be Feted At The 2020 ABFF Honors
January 8, 2020 - Baller Alert
Louis Gossett Jr. And Lena Waithe Will Be Honored At 2020 American Black Film Festival
January 8, 2020 - Black Film
Louis Gossett, Jr. & Lena Waithe To Be Honored At The 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors
January 8, 2020 - Ebony
Louis Gossett Jr. and Lena Waithe to Recognized by American Black Film Festival Honors
January 8, 2020 - Highlight Hollywood
Lena Waithe, Louis Gossett Jr. Tapped for American Black Film Festival Honors
January 8, 2020 - Sheen Magazine
Lena Waithe & Louis Gossett Jr. To Be Honored By ABFF
January 7, 2020 - VIMOOZ
American Black Film Festival to Honor Louis Gossett, Jr. and Lena Waithe
January 7, 2020 - All USA News Hub
ABFF Honors 2020: Louis Gossett Jr. and Lena Waithe to Receive Special Hollywood Trailblazer Honors
January 7, 2020 - Broadway World
The American Black Film Festival to Honor Lena Waithe and Louis Gossett, Jr.
January 7, 2020 - Essence
'Queen & Slim' Scribe Lena Waithe And Louis Gossett, Jr. To Be Honored By ABFF
January 7, 2020 - The Hollywood Reporter
Lena Waithe, Louis Gossett Jr. Tapped for American Black Film Festival Honors
January 7, 2020 - The Hype Magazine
American Black Film Festival Honors to Recognize Achievements of Hollywood Trailblazers Louis Gossett, Jr., Lena Waithe
January 7, 2020 - The Media HQ
Lena Waithe, Louis Gossett, Jr. to be honored by ABFF
January 7, 2020 - The Root
ABFF Honors 2020: Louis Gossett Jr. and Lena Waithe to Receive Special Hollywood Trailblazer Honors
January 7, 2020 - Urban Marketplace
ABFF Honors 2020: Louis Gossett Jr. and Lena Waithe to Receive Special Hollywood Trailblazer Honors
January 7, 2020 - Variety
Lena Waithe, Louis Gossett, Jr. to Be Honored by American Black Film Festival
November 19, 2019 - Deadline
'Black-ish' Star Deon Cole to Host The ABFF Honors; 'The Wire' set to Receive Classic Television Award
February 26, 2018 - Variety
Billy Dee Williams' 'Star Wars' Legacy, 'Martin' Reboot Chatter Highlight ABFF Honors
February 26, 2018 - Deadline
Ava DuVernay, Billy Dee Williams, Jordan Peele, & 'Insecure' Among ABFF Honors Award Recipients
February 26, 2018 - Extra TV
Tracee Ellis Ross Pokes Fun at Directing Herself on 'Black-ish'
February 26, 2018 - ENEWS
Tiffany Haddish, Angela Bassett and More Stars Attend American Black Film Festival Honors: See the Red Carpet Fashion
February 26, 2018 - EOnline
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONORS: RED CARPET FASHION
February 26, 2018 - Essence
All Of Your Favorite Celebrities Looked Flawless At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors
February 26, 2018 - Blavity
Check Out All The Black Excellence That Showed Up & Showed Out At The 2018 ABFF Honors
February 26, 2018 - LA Times
2018 American Black Film Festival Honors overcome with 'Black Panther' fever
December 1, 2017 - Variety
Film News Roundup: Billy Dee Williams, Omari Hardwick, Tiffany Haddish Receive Honors
November 30, 2017 - Deadline
Tiffany Haddish, Billy Dee Williams & 'Power's Omari Hardwick Named 2018 ABFF Honors Recipients
November 14, 2017 - Deadline
Ava DuVernay To Receive The Industry Visionary Award At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors
February 2017 - Good Day LA
Jeff Friday discusses this year's American Black Film Festival
February 20, 2017 - Access Hollywood
Regina Hall On Celebrating Denzel Washington At The ABFF Honors
February 20, 2017 - EXTRA
Viola Davis & Denzel Washington Recall Their First Time Working Together
February 17, 2017 - ESSENCE
American Black Film Festival To Honor 'Love Jones' Cast On The Film's 20th Anniversary
February 15, 2017 - CBS NEWS
Queen Latifah to be honored as entertainment icon
February 15, 2017 - PAGE SIX
Queen Latifah to be honored as an entertainment icon
February 15, 2017 - Associated Press
Queen Latifah to be honored as an entertainment icon
February 22, 2016 - Variety Magazine
ABFF Award Recipient Don Cheadle Discusses His Diverse Acting Roles and Hope That 'We Aren't Boxed In'
February 23, 2016 - People Magazine
Carl Weathers Explains How Sylvester Stallone's 'Maturation' Allowed Him to Deliver 'One of His Best Performances' in Creed
February 22, 2016 - Los Angeles Times
Lessons from #OscarsSoWhite, from the ABFF Awards red carpet
February 22, 2016 - Access Hollywood
ABFF Awards Coverage
February 22, 2016 - EXTRA TV
ABFF Awards Coverage
February 22, 2016 - E! News
ABFF Awards Coverage
February 23, 2016 - Us Weekly
Digging Diggs
February 24, 2016 - Ebony.com
5 Greatest Black Moments of 'ABFF: A Celebration of Hollywood'
February 23, 2016 - The Daily Mail
No Scandal here! Kerry Washington cuts a regal sight in brilliant blue gown at the ABFF Awards
February 23, 2016 - The REAL
ABFF Awards Coverage
February 23, 2016 - Broadway World
BET Teams with American Black Film Festival on 2016 ABFF AWARDS Tonight
February 23, 2016 - Examiner.com
American Black Film Festival Awards to air on BET and Centric
February 22, 2016 - Indiewire.com
BET Honors Black History Month with ABFF Awards + Basic Cable Premiere of '12 Years a Slave'
February 22, 2016 - Bella Naija
Red Carpet Photos! Kerry Washington, Keke Palmer, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell Williams & More at the 2016 ABFF Awards
February 22, 2016 - Just Jared
Kerry Washington, Jamie Foxx & Octavia Spencer Celebrate Black Culture At ABFF Awards 2016!
February 22, 2016 - Associated Press
Black actors ready for Chris Rock to shake up Oscar show
February 22, 2016 - Black Enterprise
ABFF Awards Celebrates Black Film and TV Tomorrow on BET
February 22, 2016 - News One
The 2016 ABFF Awards Exude Black Excellence
February 22, 2016 - The YBF
ABFF AWARDS 2016: Kerry Washington, Keke Palmer, Nia Long, Garcelle Beauvais, LisaRaye, O'Shea Jackson, Jr, Ice Cube, & Many More Take Over
February 22, 2016 - Hello Beautiful
The 2016 ABFF Awards Celebrate Black Excellence In Hollywood
February 22, 2016 - Hip Hollywood
Exclusive: Omari Hardwick, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Nia Long & More Celebrate Black Excellence In Hollywood