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2024 Writers Guild Awards Features Cord Jefferson, Erika Alexander and More

Keith L. Underwood, Contributing Writer April 18, 2024

The 76th Annual Writers Guild Awards welcomed several Black nominees, presenters, and guests. In addition to paying homage to exemplary writing in film and television, the WGA Awards also gives accolades for composition in new media, broadcast and digital news, and promotional categories.

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Cord Jefferson Wins Oscar for ‘American Fiction’

Magrira, Contributing WriterMarch 11, 2024

Cord Jefferson won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film “American Fiction,” which is based on the novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett.

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‘American Fiction,’ ‘Past Lives’ Big Winners at Independent Spirit Awards

Lindsey Bahr, Associated PressFebruary 25, 2024

Big winners at the Film Independent Spirit Awards included Cord Jefferson’s comedic satire “ American Fiction,” with Jeffrey Wright winning for lead performer; and Alexander Payne’s “ The Holdovers,” which won prizes for Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa.