9TH ANNUAL AAFCA AWARDS RED CARPET
February 22, 2018
LA Sentinel host Brittany K. Jackson catches up with celebs at the 9th Annual African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards.
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AAFCA
AAFCA’s 9th Annual Awards Celebrates Black Excellence in Cinema, TV & New Media
February 15, 2018
Recently, the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) held its 9th Annual awards ceremony at the Taglyan Complex Theatre in Hollywood to honor the best in Black cinema, television and new media.
KEVIN HART EXPLORES HIS INNER CHILD IN CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS
June 14, 2017
Kevin Hart provides the voice for George in the movie based off the best selling kids book series.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION HONORED MOONLIGHT & QUEEN SUGAR
February 16, 2017
Denzel Washington, Ruth Negga, Mahershala Ali and Viola Davis Received Acting Wins. Ava DuVarney’s 13th and Beyonce’s Lemonade also take key honors. Sidney Poitier Received Lifetime Achievement Award
OneUnited Bank and AAFCA Host 3rd Annual “Money on My Mind: Film & TV Industry” Forum
February 8, 2017
If you’re an aspiring actor, artist, writer or filmmaker, you’d likely want to understand how to maximize and manage your dollars while living the life of a creative.
African American Film Critics Association hosts Academy Awards Party
March 4, 2016
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the premiere organization of African-American film media professionals, celebrated diversity with an Academy Awards viewing party on Feb. 28 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
AAFCA and Mercedes-Benz host Academy Awards Viewing Party
February 29, 2016
AAFCA celebrates 7th annual awards ceremony
February 18, 2016
On Wednesday February 11, a group of Hollywood’s most talented actors, producers and industry leaders gathered at the Taglyan Complex to celebrate the African American Film Critics Association’s (AAFCA) 7th annual awards show.
Lou Gossett Jr. at the AAFCA Gala 2016
February 18, 2016
Courtney B Vance at the AAFCA Gala
February 18, 2016
2nd Annual Money On My Mind: The Film & TV Industry Event
January 27, 2016
An enlightening forum to discuss career & income opportunities behind the camera
African-American Film Critics Association Names ‘Straight Outta Compton’ as Top Film of 2015
December 10, 2015
Movies that reflect the revolutionary undercurrent running through society dominated this year’s voting for the 7th AAFCA Awards.
“Straight Outta Compton”, the summer box office hit centered on the ‘90s rap group N.W.A., captured an overwhelming majority of the votes cast by members of the association. The Universal Pictures film earned multiple awards for Best Picture, Best Ensemble and Best Supporting Actor for Jason Mitchell, who portrayed the group’s founder, Eazy E.