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datingadvice.com<\/h4>\r\n

The American Black Film Festival Unites 10,000+ Movie Lovers for a Week of Star-Studded Film Screenings<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

May 17, 2018<\/h4>\r\n
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thegrio.com<\/h4>\r\n

2018 ABFF celebrity ambassador, Jay Ellis, on celebrating Black movies and what’s in store for “Lawrence” on HBO’s ‘Insecure’<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

April 26, 2018<\/h4>\r\n
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hellobeautiful.com<\/h4>\r\n

Jay Ellis says ABFF Alum Omari Hardwick was pivotal in him landing the role of Lawrence on the beloved HBO show.<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

April 25, 2018<\/h4>\r\n
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essence.com<\/h4>\r\n

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Returns To ABFF To Headline Talk Series<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

April 20, 2018<\/h4>\r\n
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deadline.com<\/h4>\r\n

Ava DuVernay To Receive The Industry Visionary Award At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

November 14, 2017<\/h4>\r\n
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foxla.com<\/h4>\r\n

Jeff Friday discusses this year’s American Black Film Festival<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 2017<\/h4>\r\n
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accesshollywood.com<\/h4>\r\n

Regina Hall On Celebrating Denzel Washington At The ABFF Honors<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 20, 2017<\/h4>\r\n
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extratv.com<\/h4>\r\n

Viola Davis & Denzel Washington Recall Their First Time Working Together<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 20, 2017<\/h4>\r\n
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essence.com<\/h4>\r\n

American Black Film Festival To Honor ‘Love Jones’ Cast On The Film’s 20th Anniversary<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 17, 2017<\/h4>\r\n
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cbsnews.com<\/h4>\r\n

Queen Latifah to be honored as entertainment icon<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 15, 2017<\/h4>\r\n
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pagesix.com<\/h4>\r\n

Queen Latifah to be honored as an entertainment icon<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 15, 2017<\/h4>\r\n
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apnews.com<\/h4>\r\n

Queen Latifah to be honored as an entertainment icon<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 15, 2017<\/h4>\r\n
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moviemaker.com<\/h4>\r\n

ABFF Named One Of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals In The World By MovieMaker Magazine<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

September 7, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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newyorkbeacon.net<\/h4>\r\n

American Black Film Festival celebrates 20th year anniversary<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

July 7, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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vh1.com<\/h4>\r\n

VH1 and the American Black Film Festival Team Up to Find the Best Unscripted Storytellers Out There<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 24, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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hollywoodreporter.com<\/h4>\r\n

‘Destined’ Star Cory Hardrict on His Double Performance, Choice and Destiny (Q&A)<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 24, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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cnn.com<\/h4>\r\n

American Black Film Festival: New projects from film and TV veterans<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 20, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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espn.go.com<\/h4>\r\n

Starz actor, Omari Hardwick talks about mentoring Kyrie Irving – ESPN Video<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 20, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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theundefeated.com<\/h4>\r\n

American Black Film Festival Diary: Wrap-up<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 20, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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theundefeated.com<\/h4>\r\n

Omari Hardwick talks about mentoring Kyrie Irving<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 20, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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usatoday.com<\/h4>\r\n

At the American Black Film Festival in Miami, actress Gabrielle Union gives advice to young filmmakers looking to break into the industry. <\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 19, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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theundefeated.com<\/h4>\r\n

American Black Film Festival Diary: Day 2<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 17, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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theundefeated.com<\/h4>\r\n

American Black Film Festival Diary: Day 1<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 16, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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theroot.com<\/h4>\r\n

American Black Film Festival: 20 Years of Nurturing the Dreams of Black Filmmakers<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 15, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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latimes.com<\/h4>\r\n

Our Diverse 100: Meet Jeff Friday, a champion of independent black film – LA Times<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 2, 2016<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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ebony.com<\/h4>\r\n

5 Greatest Black Moments of ‘ABFF: A Celebration of Hollywood’<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 24, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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dailymail.co.uk<\/h4>\r\n

No Scandal here! Kerry Washington cuts a regal sight in brilliant blue gown at the ABFF Awards<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 23, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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criticalmention.com<\/h4>\r\n

ABFF Awards Coverage<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 23, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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broadwayworld.com<\/h4>\r\n

BET Teams with American Black Film Festival on 2016 ABFF AWARDS Tonight<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 23, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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examiner.com<\/h4>\r\n

American Black Film Festival Awards to air on BET and Centric<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 23, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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usmagazine.com<\/h4>\r\n

Digging Diggs<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 23, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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people.com<\/h4>\r\n

Carl Weathers Explains How Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Maturation’ Allowed Him to Deliver ‘One of His Best Performances’ in Creed<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 23, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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variety.com<\/h4>\r\n

ABFF Award Recipient Don Cheadle Discusses His Diverse Acting Roles and Hope That ‘We Aren’t Boxed In’<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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latimes.com<\/h4>\r\n

Lessons from #OscarsSoWhite, from the ABFF Awards red carpet<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net<\/h4>\r\n

ABFF Awards Coverage<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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criticalmention.com<\/h4>\r\n

ABFF Awards Coverage<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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criticalmention.com<\/h4>\r\n

ABFF Awards Coverage<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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warnerbros.com<\/h4>\r\n

ABFF AWARDS – Extra Segment<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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indiewire.com<\/h4>\r\n

BET Honors Black History Month with ABFF Awards + Basic Cable Premiere of ’12 Years a Slave’<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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bellanaija.com<\/h4>\r\n

Red Carpet Photos! Kerry Washington, Keke Palmer, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell Williams & More at the 2016 ABFF Awards<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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justjared.com<\/h4>\r\n

Kerry Washington, Jamie Foxx & Octavia Spencer Celebrate Black Culture At ABFF Awards 2016!<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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hosted.ap.org<\/h4>\r\n

Black actors ready for Chris Rock to shake up Oscar show<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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blackenterprise.com<\/h4>\r\n

ABFF Awards Celebrates Black Film and TV Tomorrow on BET<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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newsone.com<\/h4>\r\n

The 2016 ABFF Awards Exude Black Excellence<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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theybf.comm<\/h4>\r\n

ABFF AWARDS 2016: Kerry Washington, Keke Palmer, Nia Long, Garcelle Beauvais, LisaRaye, O’Shea Jackson, Jr, Ice Cube, & Many More Take Over<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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hellobeautiful.com<\/h4>\r\n

The 2016 ABFF Awards Celebrate Black Excellence In Hollywood<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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hiphollywood.com<\/h4>\r\n

Exclusive: Omari Hardwick, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Nia Long & More Celebrate Black Excellence In Hollywood<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

February 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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inc.com<\/h4>\r\n

The Founder of the American Black Film Festival Responds to Oscars Controversy<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

January 22, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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time.com<\/h4>\r\n

Here’s Who the American Black Film Festival Will Honor Right Before the Oscars<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

January 21, 2016<\/h4>\r\n
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inc.com<\/h4>\r\n

The Founder of the American Black Film Festival Responds to Oscars Controversy<\/a><\/h3>\r\n

June 10, 2015<\/h4>\r\n
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