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Nia Long & Larenz Tate Reunite as Ambassadors for the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF)
Some love stories never fade—especially when they’re etched into the cultural fabric of Black cinema. This year, Love Jones stars…
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Happenings
Marla Gibbs, Aaron Pierre, and Altadena Take Center Stage at ABFF Honors
The American Black Film Festival, aka ABFF Honors, returns for its 7th annual celebration, shining a spotlight on Altadena’s vibrant…
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Authors/Film & TV
Hollywood Royalty to Shine at 2025 ABFF Honors: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Giancarlo Esposito, and Keke Palmer Set to Receive Prestigious Awards
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF Honors) is back and bigger than ever. The 7th annual celebration of Black excellence…
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Happenings
Inside the Hottest Parties of the 2024 American Black Film Festival
The 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) lit up Miami Beach from June 12-16 with a spectacular lineup of…
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First Look the at Film “Divorce In The Black” with Meagan Good & Cory Hardrict
Tyler Perry is set to release his latest film, “Divorce In The Black,” featuring an impressive cast including Meagan Good,…
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The 2024 American Black Film Festival Announces Retrospective: Celebrating the Legacy of Denzel Washington
The 28th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) recently announced the Retrospective: Celebrating the Legacy of Denzel Washington program which…
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Authors/Film & TV
Celebrating Black Stories: ABFF Reveals 2024 Lineup of Must-See Films
The 28th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has revealed its impressive lineup of narrative and documentary features, celebrating a…
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Issa Rae Is Named Creative Director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival
NICE CROWD, the preeminent events company showcasing BIPOC creators, today named writer, producer and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, Issa Rae, to the…
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Authors/Film & TV
Netflix Hosted Star-Studded Red Carpet Premiere of “They Cloned Tyrone” During ABFF Weekend in Miami
The 27th Annual American Black Film Festival kicked off its weekend celebration with the red carpet premiere of Netflix’s new…
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Rhyme Report
Nice Crowd Launch, The New Name of ABFF Ventures
ABFF Ventures, the company led by Jeff and Nicole Friday, that created the American Black Film Festival, now in its…
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Happenings
The American Black Film Festival Brings Issa Rae to Miami for Its Free 2023 Annual Community Day
The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will close out its five-day event with their free annual Community Day taking…
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Authors/Film & TV
The 27th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces The Official Feature & Documentary Lineup
The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced its lineup of narrative and documentary features. This year’s Festival, which takes place…
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Authors/Film & TV
Award-Winning Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, & Multiple Emmy and Global Globe Nominee Issa Rae to Serve as 2022 American Black Film Festival Ambassador
ABFF Ventures LLC today announced that multi-hyphenate star Issa Rae (Insecure) will serve as festival ambassador for the 2022 American Black…
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Happenings
I DREAM A WORLD Festival: The Harlem Renaissance and Beyond
The New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy (NWS) and Artistic Director Michael Tilson Thomas announce I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance and Beyond, a multi-disciplinary, multi-tiered festival that celebrates the history and…
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Authors/Film & TV
25th American Black Film Festival Premieres With ‘King Richard’ Starring Will Smith
The 2021 American Black Film Festival ABFF will open its milestone 25th year with Warner Bros. Pictures’ eagerly anticipated film King Richard.…
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Authors/Film & TV
Oscar-winning Actress Halle Berry Returns to the American Black Film Festival as Ambassador for its 25th Anniversary
ABFF Ventures, LLC today announced Oscar-winning actress and director Halle Berry as ambassador for the 2021 American Black Film Festival…
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Authors/Film & TV
Stacy Abrams, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Gabrielle Union, Lena Waithe & More Come Together for the 2020 American Black Film Festival
The first virtual edition of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), now in its 24th year, will feature a robust…
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Authors/Film & TV
Stacey Abrams, Kenya Barris, Mary J. Blige, Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson, Barry Jenkins, Gabrielle Union, Lena Waithe Slated For 2020 American Black Film Festival
The first virtual edition of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), now in its 24th year, will feature a robust…
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Authors/Film & TV
American Black Film Festival Goes Virtual
ABFF Ventures LLC., today announced that the 24th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will take place online August 21-30,…
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Authors/Film & TV
Mary J. Blige To Serve As 2020 American Black Film Festival Ambassador
ABFF Ventures LLC., today announced iconic Grammy AwardⓇ winning and Academy AwardⓇ nominated singer, songwriter, actress, producer and philanthropist Mary…
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Authors/Film & TV
American Black Film Festival Honors to Recognize Achievements of Hollywood Trailblazers Louis Gossett, Jr., Lena Waithe
Louis Gossett, Jr. to Receive Hollywood Legacy Award, Lena Waithe to Receive Industry Renaissance Award The American Black Film Festival…
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Authors/Film & TV
American Black Film Festival Honors Announces 2020 “Movie Of The Year” Award Nominees
The American Black Film Festival Honors, the preeminent awards event celebrating Black culture and artists who have made distinguished contributions…
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Interviews
Larenz Tate: The Actor, The Legend, The Film Buff
Actor and Chicago native, Larenz Tate is no stranger to hard work and success. With over 30 appearances in television…
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Happenings
Gentleman Jack and La La Anthony Take Over Miami During ABFF Weekend
Gentleman Jack and Omari Harwick have teamed up yet again for the 3rd Annual Real to Reel national film competition,…
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SHAFT Miami Red Carpet Premiere w/ Samuel L Jackson, Richard Roundtree, and Jesse T Usher
The Miami Red Carpet premiere was a star-studded event that left fans in a tizzy of excitement this past week…
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Authors/Film & TV
ABFF Partners with Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau for Annual Community Day Showcase
The 23rd annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), will…
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Actress/Producer La La Anthony will Serve as the 2019 American Black Film Festival Ambassador
ABFF Ventures announced actress, producer, author and entrepreneur La La Anthony will serve as the 2019 American Black Film Festival’s…
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Tech/Business/Gaming
2nd Annual American Black Film Festival’s (ABFF) Partners’ Dinner
Last night, ABFF Ventures held their 2nd annual American Black Film Festival’s Partners’ Dinner at Mr. C in Beverly Hills. …
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Authors/Film & TV
Gentleman Jack Presents Real to Reel with Omari Hardwick During ABFF 2018
For the 2nd year in a row, Omari Hardwick has joined forces with Gentleman Jack to present the Reel to…
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Google Hosts Screening of GODCOMPLX with Malik Yoba During ABFF 2018
This past Saturday, Google’s “Computer Science in Media” hosted a screening and Q&A at Miami’s Betsy Hotel during the 2018 American Black Film…
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