Lena Waithe

11th Annual AAFCA Awards Raises the Bar for Representation in Hollywood

January 30, 2020

The swanky black tie event brought out the best of Black Hollywood, making clear the meaning of unity, inclusivity and the power of Black artistry. ... read more »

Best Films of 2019

December 26, 2019

Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 and they all display a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind the camera. ... read more »

Single fatherhood pushed ‘The Chi’ star Curtiss Cook to achieve acting goals

May 30, 2019

Cook discusses his journey into acting, being a single father of three children, and the significant role “The Chi” plays for the Black community ... read more »

5th Annual AAFCA Special Achievement Awards Luncheon

February 7, 2019

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) handed out awards to seven outstanding individuals representing the best of the entertainment industry at the organization’s fifth annual AAFCA Special Achievement Awards luncheon at the California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey. ... read more »

Actress-Writer Lena Waithe: Films Fall Short of Ethnic Equality

November 2, 2018

Waithe, an actress and Emmy-winning screenwriter with the streaming comedy "Master of None'' who was in the film "Ready Player One,'' joined in conversation with comedian Hannah Gadsby at an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences lunch. ... read more »