2025 Press Release

Dwayne Johnson
ABFF Honors to Celebrate Dwayne Johnson with the Entertainment Icon Award
The American Black Film Festival Honors Will Celebrate the Actor and Producer for His Groundbreaking Achievements Across Film, Television, And Live Entertainment LOS ANGELES, CA (November 18, 2025) - The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today that...
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ABFF Honors 2026 to Celebrate the Creative Team Behind Sinners — Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler & Sev Ohanian and Honorees Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris & Salli Richardson-Whitfield
The star-studded event, hosted by KevOnStage, returns February 16 to spotlight trailblazers shaping Black storytelling LOS ANGELES, CA (October 28, 2025) - The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing...
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Photos from the 7th American Black Film Festival Honors (ABFF Honors) at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills
Photos from the 7th American Black Film Festival Honors (ABFF Honors) at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills; Keke Palmer, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Aaron Pierre, Giancarlo Esposito, Marla Gibbs, Anthony Mackie, Regina King, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Ava DuVernay, Aloe Blacc, Teyana Taylor...
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Aaron Pierre, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Keke Palmer, Marla Gibbs, Giancarlo Esposito
American Black Film Festival Honors to Celebrate & Inspire Action for the Community of Altadena and Its Rich History of Black Culture
MARLA GIBBS TO RECEIVE HOLLYWOOD LEGACY AWARD; AARON PIERRE TO RECEIVE THE RISING STAR AWARD Previously Announced Honorees Include Legendary Performers Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Giancarlo Esposito and Keke Palmer; Actress and Comedian Zainab Johnson will host the event on February 17...
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