*The 6th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the film and television industry.
This year’s event will salute Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Garrett Morris, and Mara Brock Akil.
Presented by NICE CROWD, the 2024 ABFF Honors will take place on Sunday, March 3rd, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, hosted by actor and comedian Tommy Davidson.
Per the news release, actor, comedian, writer, singer, and first Black cast member of Saturday Night Live, Garrett Morris, will receive the Hollywood Legacy Award. Jeffrey and Taraji will receive the Excellence in the Arts Award, while screenwriter and producer Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends, The Game, Being Mary Jane) will be recognized with the Industry Visionary Award.
Nominees for the fan favorite award are: “A Thousand and One,” directed by A.V. Rockwell; “American Fiction,” directed by Cord Jefferson; “Origin,” directed by Ava DuVernay; “The Color Purple,” directed by Blitz Bazawule; “They Cloned Tyrone,” directed by Juel Taylor; and “The Equalizer 3,” directed by Antoine Fuqua.
“For decades, these esteemed ABFF Honorees have elevated their projects, and brought joy to audiences across the world,” said NICE CROWD CEO and President Jeff and Nicole Friday.
“It is our honor to recognize Garrett, Taraji, Jeffrey, and Mara for all their contributions to culture and the industry throughout their remarkable careers. We look forward to celebrating their many achievements and gathering with our fantastic ABFF partners,” the statement continued.
The ABFF Honors is a non-televised event, executive produced by Nicole and Jeff Friday (NICE CROWD) in association with dePasse Jones Entertainment and Rikki Hughes (Magic Lemonade). Sponsors for the event include: Cadillac (Presenting), Amazon MGM Studios (Premier), Sony Pictures Entertainment (Supporting) and Fulton Films (Supporting), per the news release.
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