Press Clips

blavity.com

ABFF Sets 9:16 Microdrama Project To Amplify Vertical Series From Creators Of Color

January 22, 2026

variety.com

Angela Bassett to Receive Excellence in the Arts Award at ABFF Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

January 8, 2026

imdb.com

Angela Bassett to Receive Excellence in the Arts Award at ABFF Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

January 8, 2026

abcaudio.com

Angela Bassett to receive Excellence in the Arts Award at 2026 ABFF Honors

January 8, 2026

yahoo.com

Angela Bassett to receive Excellence in the Arts Award at 2026 ABFF Honors

January 8, 2026

broadwayworld.com

Angela Bassett to Receive ‘Excellence in the Arts Award’ at ABFF Honors

January 8, 2026

blexmedia.com

Angela Bassett to Receive Excellence in the Arts Award at 2026 ABFF Honors

January 8, 2026

urbanhollywood411.com

Angela Bassett to Receive Excellence Award at ABFF Honors for ‘Fearless’ Performances

January 8, 2026

cbsnews.com

Local news highlights with Los Angeles Sentinel

December 18, 2025

beverlypress.com

American Black Film Festival Pop Up puts the spotlight on filmmakers

December 18, 2025

lasentinel.net

ABFF Pop Up Takes Over Los Angeles, Bringing Film, Finance, and Access to Black Creators

December 17, 2025

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Dwayne Johnson is set to receive major accolade at American Black Film Festival

November 19, 2025

complex.com

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to be Honored by the American Black Film Festival

November 19, 2025

thenews.com.pk

Dwayne Johnson set to receive prestigious honour in 2026

November 19, 2025

rollingout.com

Dwayne Johnson scores coveted ABFF icon award

November 18, 2025

fightful.com

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson To Receive Entertainment Icon Award At 8th American Black Film Festival Honors

November 18, 2025

variety.com

Dwayne Johnson to Be Honored by the American Black Film Festival Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

November 18, 2025

imdb.com

Dwayne Johnson to Be Honored by the American Black Film Festival Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

November 18, 2025

uk.news.yahoo.com

Dwayne Johnson to Be Honored by the American Black Film Festival Honors (EXCLUSIVE)

November 18, 2025

dallasnews.com

American Black Film Festival Pop Up Brings Hollywood to NorthPark

November 14, 2025

dailybuzz.mediamaxonline.com

Interview with Nicole Friday

November 14, 2025

keranews.org

American Black Film Festival pop up brings Hollywood to NorthPark

November 13, 2025

dallasobserver.com

American Black Film Festival to Stop in Dallas as Part of its Four-City Pop-Up

November 12, 2025

wsbtv.com

American Black Film Festival coming to Hollywood of the South

November 6, 2025

roughdraftatlanta.com

American Black Film Festival Pop Up Tour comes to Atlanta

November 5, 2025

gq.co.za

Regina King brings star power to ABFF’s Historic 30th anniversary celebration

November 5, 2025

blackenterprise.com

Regina King Named Ambassador Of American Black Film Festival 30th Anniversary

November 5, 2025

newsbreak.com

Regina King Named Ambassador Of American Black Film Festival 30th Anniversary

November 5, 2025

variety.com

Regina King Set as American Black Film Festival Ambassador for 30th Anniversary Edition (EXCLUSIVE)

November 4, 2025

msn.com

American Black Film Festival Honors to Celebrate ‘Sinners’ Creative Team, Including Ryan Coogler (Exclusive)

October 29, 2025

nwnewsradio.com

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

October 28, 2025

yahoo.com

American Black Film Festival Honors to Celebrate ‘Sinners’ Creative Team, Including Ryan Coogler (Exclusive)

October 28, 2025

imdb.com

American Black Film Festival Honors to Celebrate ‘Sinners’ Creative Team, Including Ryan Coogler (Exclusive)

October 28, 2025

blavity.com

ABFF Honors To Celebrate ‘Sinners’ Team, Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris And Salli Richardson-Whitfield

October 28, 2025

yahoo.com

ABFF Honors To Celebrate ‘Sinners’ Team, Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris And Salli Richardson-Whitfield

October 28, 2025

newsbreak.com

ABFF Honors To Celebrate ‘Sinners’ Team, Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris And Salli Richardson-Whitfield

October 28, 2025

wbal.com

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

October 28, 2025

blackgirlnerds.com

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Leads 2026 ABFF Honors as Ceremony Celebrates Black Excellence in Film and Television

October 28, 2025

blexmedia.com

ABFF Honors 2026: ‘Sinners’ Team, Salli Richardson & More to Be Honored

October 28, 2025

weisradio.com

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

October 28, 2025

ks95.com

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

October 28, 2025

1067wjjy.com

Jennifer Hudson, Damson Idris, ‘Sinners’ creative team to be celebrated at ABFF Honors 2026

October 28, 2025

hollywoodreporter.com

American Black Film Festival Honors to Celebrate ‘Sinners’ Creative Team, Including Ryan Coogler (Exclusive)

October 28, 2025

atlantablackstar.com

‘They Told Me I’d Lose Everything’: Naturi Naughton Opens Up About the Decision That Cost Her a Spot in Ryan Coogler’s Rise

October 28, 2025

thetrumpet.ng

ABFF pop up shines in New York City, bringing Miami’s best to big Apple

October 28, 2025

variety.com

Jacob Elordi Attends the World Series in Los Angeles, Eva Longoria Celebrates Christmas in Los Angeles and More Celeb Red Carpet Photos: October 2025

October 27, 2025

themovieblog.com

The Fisherman at ABFF NYC Pop Up: Humor, Healing, and a Talking Fish

October 27, 2025

ameyawdebrah.com

ABFF NYC Pop-Up Featuring Award-Winning Films and Celebrity Conversations with Naturi Naughton, Malcolm D. Lee, and More

October 27, 2025

blexmedia.com

Naturi Naughton-Lewis Reflects on the Ryan Coogler Film She Turned Down — and the Lesson It Taught Her

October 27, 2025

themovieblog.com

How Ally Financial & ABFF Pop Up Are Expanding the Black Creative Economy

October 26, 2025

blackgirlnerds.com

Naturi Naughton-Lewis on Money, Mindset, and Creative Freedom at ABFF Pop-Up NYC

October 26, 2025

blackgirlnerds.com

Naturi Naughton-Lewis Reflects on Passing Up a Ryan Coogler Film: “It’s One of My Few Career Regrets”

October 25, 2025

instagram.com/blex_media

Blex Media | Instagram Reel: Interview with Affion Crockett

October 12, 2025

instagram.com/blex_media

Blex Media | Instagram Reel: Interview with Nicole

October 12, 2025

dcnewsnow.com

Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival

October 10, 2025

dcnewsnow.com

DMV Download | Fairfax Fall Festival, Annapolis Sailboat Show, Rocktober Fest, and more

October 10, 2025

nbcwashington.com

‘Because They’re Funny’ brings the laughs to DC this weekend

October 9, 2025

washingtonian.com

7 Hilarious Comedians to See in the DC Area This Fall

October 2, 2025

billboard.com

Jay Pharoah & Sommore Set to Headline Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival

October 1, 2025

washingtonian.com

October Culture Guide: 56 Things to Do in the DC Area

September 26, 2025

caribbeannationalweekly.com

American Black Film Festival announces dates for 30th anniversary edition

September 24, 2025

blackgirlnerds.com

The American Black Film Festival Returns to Miami May 27-31 for 30th Anniversary

September 22, 2025

themovieblog.com

ABFF 2026 Dates Revealed How to Submit Your Film for the Homecoming

September 20, 2025

blexmedia.com

‘The Homecoming’: American Black Film Festival Sets 30th Anniversary Dates — Submissions Now Open

September 20, 2025

thewire985.com

American Black Film Festival Announces 2026 Dates and Opens Call for Submissions

September 19, 2025

imdb.com

American Black Film Festival Announces 2026 Dates and Opens Call for Submissions

September 19, 2025

variety.com

American Black Film Festival Announces 2026 Dates and Opens Call for Submissions

September 19, 2025

newsbreak.com

American Black Film Festival Expands to New York City, Atlanta, Dallas & Los Angeles Ahead of the Legendary Festivals 30th Anniversary

August 19, 2025

msn.com

American Black Film Festival’s Pop-Up Tour to Hit NYC, LA, Dallas, and Atlanta

August 18, 2025

blackenterprise.com

American Black Film Festival’s Pop-Up Tour to Hit NYC, LA, Dallas, and Atlanta

August 18, 2025

x.com/blackenterprise

The American Black Film Festival’s (ABFF) upcoming pop-up tour will visit New York, Dallas, Atlanta, and Los Angeles

August 18, 2025

blexmedia.com

‘ABFF Pop-Up Tour’ to Bring the Spirit of the American Black Film Festival to 4 Cities This Fall

August 14, 2025

11alive.com

American Black Film Festival to make stop in Atlanta with new pop-up tour

August 14, 2025

variety.com

American Black Film Festival Expands to New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta (EXCLUSIVE)

August 13, 2025

ebony.com

ABFF Is Coming to a City Near You

August 13, 2025

blackprwire.com

(BPRW) American Black Film Festival Expands to New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles

August 13, 2025

imdb.com

American Black Film Festival Expands to New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta

August 13, 2025

aol.com

American Black Film Festival Expands to New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta

August 13, 2025

uk.news.yahoo.com

American Black Film Festival Expands to New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta

August 13, 2025

broadwayworld.com

AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL Launches National Pop-up Tour Ahead of 30th Anniversary

August 13, 2025

broadwayworld.com

American Black Film Festival Expands to NYC, Atlanta, Dallas & LA Ahead of 30th Anniversary

August 13, 2025

wabe.org

American Black Film Festival coming to Atlanta as part of 4-city pop-up tour

August 13, 2025

x.com/Variety

American Black Film Festival Expands to New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta

August 13, 2025

x.com/FOX5Atlanta

The American Black Film Festival is launching a new Pop-Up Tour this fall, bringing films, celebrity talks, and panels to New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles between October and December 2025.

August 13, 2025

x.com/11AliveNews

This new national initiative will bring the energy, creativity and community spirit of the acclaimed festival to four cities across the U.S. starting Oct. 2025.

August 13, 2025

x.com/VIMOOZ

American Black Film Festival (@abff) is launching the ABFF Pop-Up Tour – bringing the festival to four cities across the U.S. this fall.

August 13, 2025

blavity.com

Gabrielle Union On Getting Critical Acclaim During ‘The Inspection’ Despite Taking Little Money: ‘So Fulfilled’

June 20, 2025

variety.com

Gabrielle Union attends the American Black Film Festival on June 12 in Miami Beach, Florida.

June 20, 2025

iheart.com

Nia Long and Larenz Tate Reunite as ABFF 2025 Ambassadors

June 17, 2025

vibe.com

American Black Film Festival 2025 Celebrated The Past, Present And Future Of Storytelling

June 17, 2025

rollingout.com

American Black Film Festival 2025 brings amazing stars

June 17, 2025

essence.com

Star Gazing: ABFF 2025, Tribeca Festival, Nia Long, Ashanti, Gabrielle Union And More

June 16, 2025

miamiherald.com

‘We’re not monolithic:’ Nia Long, Larenz Tate reflect on Love Jones, Black films

June 15, 2025

msn.com

‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Maurice P. Kerry’s Thriller ‘Deadly Visitor’ Premieres at American Black Film Festival

June 14, 2025

people.com

Holly Robinson Peete Reveals ‘the Secret Sauce’ to Her 30-Year Marriage with Husband Rodney Peete (Exclusive)

June 13, 2025

blackgirlnerds.com

Legacy and Light: J. Alphonse Nicholson on ‘Freight’, Fatherhood, and Stepping Into the DC Universe

June 11, 2025

axios.com

American Black Film Festival brings stars to Miami Beach

June 11, 2025

snl24.com

Mzansi artists to rock US film fest!

June 11, 2025

eventsdc.com

Jay Pharoah and Sommore to Headline Third Annual Because They’re Funny DC Comedy Festival, Tickets Now Available

June 11, 2025

blackgirlnerds.com

Join The South African Collective at Miami’s ABFF 2025

June 10, 2025

businesswire.com

American Black Film Festival Partners With the Art in Black Foundation to Introduce The South African Collective

June 10, 2025

hollywoodreporter.com

Stephen Curry-Produced Basketball Doc ‘Good Shot’ Reveals Emotional Trailer (Exclusive)

June 3, 2025

vibe.com

ABFF 2025 Speaker Lineup Announced: Gabrielle Union, Jermaine Dupri, Ashanti, And More

May 22, 2025

variety.com

André Holland, Michael Jai White and Method Man Films Among 2025 American Black Film Festival Line-Up (EXCLUSIVE)

May 14, 2025

filmupdates.net

ABFF Announces “South African Stories” – A Short Film Showcase at 2025 Festival (EXCLU)

April 22, 2025

variety.com

‘Laundry’ and ‘Reconciliation’ Among American Black Film Festival Winners (EXCLUSIVE)

April 2, 2025

billboard.com

Because They’re Funny Festival Returns to Washington in October

March 25, 2025

ebony.com

ABFF Honors 2025: A Beacon of Light in Uncertain Times

February 20, 2025

rollingout.com

American Black Film Festival Marks Year 7 with Elite Honors

February 19, 2025

nypost.com

Jennifer Love Hewitt called out by ‘Client List’ co-star Loretta Devine for rewrites

February 19, 2025

redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Celebrities at the 2025 American Black Film Festival Honors

February 19, 2025

goodmorningamerica.com

Keke Palmer elevates the classic shirtdress for 2025 American Black Film Festival Honors

February 19, 2025

vibe.com

2025 ABFF Honors Took Black Hollywood To Church

February 18, 2025

variety.com

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Thanks Keke Palmer for ‘Making Me Famous,’ Aaron Pierre Breaks Out Viral ‘Mufasa’ Dance Moves and More Inside ABFF Honors

February 18, 2025

hollywoodreporter.com

Marla Gibbs, 93, Says She’s Ready for More Work: ‘Anybody Got Any Projects?

February 18, 2025

theknockturnal.com

A Night of Black Excellence as ABFF Honors Celebrates Trailblazers in Film and Television

February 18, 2025

theroot.com

ABFF Honors 2025: Aaron Pierre, Keke Palmer and More Stars Who Absolutely Slayed on the Red Carpet

February 18, 2025

essence.com

ICYMI: Black Love Was All Over The Blue Carpet At The ABFF Honors

February 18, 2025

vogue.com

Keke Palmer Shakes Up a Classic White Shirtdress

February 18, 2025

harpersbazaar.com

Keke Palmer Embraces Winter’s Hottest Accessory

February 18, 2025

imdb.com

2025 American Black Film Festival Honors Red Carpet

February 18, 2025

people.com

Aaron Pierre Reacts to Jennifer Hudson Having to Turn Off Comments on Viral Spirit Tunnel Clip (Exclusive)

February 18, 2025

bossip.com

Aaron Pierre & Teyana Taylor Further Fuel Romance Rumors At ABFF Honors Alongside Keke Palmer, Yvonne Orji & Other Stars

February 18, 2025

buzzfeed.com

Aaron Pierre Got Rid Of This Defining Facial Feature, And Fans Are Convinced It Can Only Mean One Thing

February 18, 2025

footwearnews.com

Tika Sumpter Is Golden in Metallic Giuseppe Zanotti Mules at the 2025 American Black Film Festival Honors

February 18, 2025

people.com

Best Celebrity Red Carpet Style Photos: Updated Daily

February 18, 2025

variety.com

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Thanks Keke Palmer for ‘Making Me Famous,’ Aaron Pierre Breaks Out Viral ‘Mufasa’ Dance Moves and More Inside ABFF Honors

February 18, 2025

variety.com

‘Love Jones’ Stars Nia Long and Larenz Tate Set as American Black Film Festival Ambassadors (EXCLUSIVE)

January 30, 2025

variety.com

Keke Palmer, Giancarlo Esposito, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Aaron Pierre and Marla Gibbs to Receive ABFF Honors

January 21, 2025

msn.com

Black Art Empowerment Summit Inspires a Movement in Black Art Ownership and Representation

November 30, 2024

theblackmancan.com

Jeff Friday: Vision for Representation and Change

November 11, 2024

washingtoninformer.com

Comics Shared Love, Respect, Joy and Laughs in Honoring Comedy Legend George Wallace

September 30, 2024

essence.com

Laughter, Culture, And Comedy: ‘Because They’re Funny Festival’ Returns To DC

September 26, 2024

rollingout.com

DC hosts 2nd annual Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival

September 26, 2024

wtop.com

Looking for a laugh? SNL alum Leslie Jones headlines in downtown DC this weekend

September 26, 2024

washingtonian.com

8 Seriously Funny Comedians to See in the DC Area This Fall

September 12, 2024

deadline.com

Leslie Jones & Deon Cole To Headline Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival

July 10, 2024

variety.com

ABFF 2024: Denzel Washington Talks Making August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ Movie With His Kids

June 18, 2024

variety.com

Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris Join Issa Rae for Inaugural ‘Creator Conversations’ Talk at American Black Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

June 10, 2024

blavity.com

ABFF 2024 Talks Series Lineup Include ‘All American’ Panels And ‘Tyler Perry’s Divorce In The Black’ First Look [Exclusive]

May 22, 2024

variety.com

Kerry Washington’s ‘UnPrisoned’ Season 2 to Debut at the American Black Film Festival (Exclusive) (BREAKING NEWS ALERT)

May 15, 2024

blexmedia.com

28th American Black Film Festival: Kerry Washington to Premiere ‘UnPrisoned’ Season 2 with Fireside Chat at ABFF [FULL LINE UP]

May 15, 2024

hollywoodreporter.com

Denzel Washington Set for Retrospective at American Black Film Festival (Exclusive) (BREAKING NEWS ALERT)

April 30, 2024

thegrio.com

American Black Film Festival lineup features Jussie Smollett and Vivica A. Fox drama, ‘Luther: Never Too Much’ doc

April 25, 2024

blexmedia.com

28th Annual American Black Film Festival Presents 2024 Lineup

April 24, 2024

blavity.com

Social Justice Now Film Festival Announces 2024 Lineup

February 12, 2024

deadline.com

American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors Announces Additional Honoree Kelvin Harrison Jr., As Recipient Of The 2024 Rising Star Award

February 6, 2024

imdb.com

American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors Announces Additional Honoree Kelvin Harrison Jr., As Recipient Of The 2024 Rising Star Award

February 6, 2024

deadline.com

American Black Film Festival Honors To Celebrate Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Garrett Morris & Mara Brock Akil

January 24, 2024

hollywoodreporter.com

Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright Set for American Black Film Festival Honors

January 24, 2024

variety.com

ABFF Honors to Salute Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Garrett Morris and Mara Brock Akil

January 24, 2024

thegrio.com

American Black Film Festival announces Taraji P. Henson, Jeffrey Wright, Mara Brock Akil and Garrett Morris as honorees

January 24, 2024

variety.com

Issa Rae Named Creative Director for 2024 American Black Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

October 2, 2023

hollywoodreporter.com

Anthony Anderson, Yvonne Orji, Nicole Byer Set for Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival in D.C.

August 2, 2023

districtfray.com

New Comedy Fest Because They’re Funny Brings A-List Talent to The Wharf This Fall

August 2, 2023

variety.com

ABFF Ventures Rebrands to NICE CROWD, Announces Annual Comedy Festival in Washington, D.C. (EXCLUSIVE)

June 14, 2023

deadline.com

ABFF Ventures Rebrands As NICE CROWD & Announce ‘Because They’re Funny’ Comedy Festival

June 14, 2023

aol.com

ABFF Ventures Rebrands to NICE CROWD, Announces Annual Comedy Festival in Washington, D.C. (EXCLUSIVE)

June 14, 2023

imdb.com

ABFF Ventures Rebrands to NICE CROWD, Announces Annual Comedy Festival in Washington, D.C. (Exclusive)

June 14, 2023