*It was a spectacular night at the 5th Celebration of Black Television and Cinema awards earlier this month in Los Angeles.
The association honored some of Hollywood’s shining stars including Angela Bassett, Jonathan Majors, Kid Cudi, Michael B. Jordan, Berry Gordy, Nicco Annan, Quinta Brunson, Danielle Deadwyler, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Quincy Isaiah, and more. Host of the evening Bill Bellamy, was also in attendance to help celebrate along with celebrities like DeVon Franklin, Nicole Brown, Lauren E. Banks, and more.
Bassett, who received the Career Achievement award, was thrilled to be honored by the association.
“I’ve been in this town a long time,” Bassett said. “So recognition in that way from the industry, from the town, for what it is I love doing it’s super nice. It’s always nice.”
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Majors, who was awarded the Actor Award for Film, also gushed about being recognized for his work as Jesse Brown in the newly released “Devotion.”
“I’m here man, but the honor is Jesse Brown,” Majors said. “I’ve made many movies before this one, but this is the one they want to tap and pay attention to. That means a lot to me because his story is- it’s quite rare where you do a piece and at the end of the piece you meet a hero. With Jesse Brown, I met a hero.”
While discussing “Devotion, Majors points to God for his continued success.
“God,” Majors said. “My mother prayed on me since I was a little-bitty boy.”
The pre-taped ceremony will air on KTLA in January. The ceremony will also air on Nexstar stations during February for Black History Month.
As reported by Essence, additional honorees included:
Nicco Annan: Actor Award for Television
Quinta Brunson: Actress Award for Television
Elegance Bratton: Social Justice Award
Danielle Deadwyler: Actress Award for Film
Ayo Edebiri: Rising Star Award presented by IMDbPro
Quincy Isaiah: Rising Star Award presented by IMDbPro
Berry Gordy: Icon Award
Brian Tyree Henry: Supporting Actor Award
Michael B. Jordan: Melvin Van Peebles Trailblazer Award
Nikyatu Jusu: Breakthrough Film Award
Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi: Groundbreaker Award
Gina Prince-Bythewood: Director Award for Film
Check out more from the star-studded event via our coverage below.
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