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Acclaimed Director George Tillman, Jr. Returns to ABFF as Mentor LOS ANGELES, CA (April 2, 2025) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), presented by NICE CROWD, and Walmart are proud to announce the winners of the third annual Black...

Live Performances, Master Classes Panels, and the Breakout Comedian of the Year Competition—Now Accepting Submissions—Set for Oct. 10–12, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC (March 4, 2025) - NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, announces the return of the Because They're Funny...

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...

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 30, 2025) - The 29th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that Nia Long and Larenz Tate, stars of the 1997 iconic romantic drama Love Jones will serve as Ambassadors to the festival. As...

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...

Hosted by Zainab Johnson, ABFF Honors Celebrates Legendary Performers Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Giancarlo Esposito and Keke Palmer LOS ANGELES, CA (December 11, 2024) - The 7th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony...

HOLLYWOOD, CA, (October 27, 2024) - "Art Melanated" founders Sol and Jennia Aponte, in partnership with "Nice Crowd" and ABFF founders Jeff and Nicole Friday, presented their inaugural "Black Art Empowerment Summit" at the luxurious London Hotel in Hollywood. This...

LOS ANGELES, CA, (September 30, 2024) - Visionary curators and owners of "Art Melanated", Sol and Jennia Aponte, in collaboration with "NICE CROWD" founders Jeff and Nicole Friday, are set to debut their inaugural *Art Empowerment Summit 2024*. Taking place...