Lynn Whitfield Says She Intentionally Avoids Playing “Broke” Characters—and Here’s Why Lynn Whitfield no broke characters isn’t just an internet rumor—it’s a creative choice the Emmy-winning actress proudly stands behind. During a panel at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), Whitfield explained why she’s intentionally built a career portraying powerful, elegant, and successful Black women instead […]
Mary J. Blige is being named the ambassador of this year’s American Black Film Festival. Officials say the singer and actress will help promote the event and bring awareness to the organization’s mission. Blige will also sit down for a special question and answer session about her career during the Center Stage Talk series. The […]
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“Empire” star Taraji P. Henson has been named as the 19th annual American Black Film Festival official Celebrity Ambassador. She will be heading to NYC this summer for the festival. Taraji is set the festival in efforts to celebrate filmmakers and support Black artists in the industry. SOURCE:Â http://theybf.com/2015/03/05/new-gig-taraji-p-henson-named-ambassador-of-american-black-film-festival-abff
For anyone interested in a film or television career, Miami was the place to be this past week as celebrities, filmmakers and TV and film executives gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in Miami to celebrate the best in black film. The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is now in its 16th year and is one of […]