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The Critics Choice Association (CCA) proudly hosted the 7th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the luxurious Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. This star-studded event paid tribute to the outstanding contributions and achievements of Black talent in film and television, both in front of and behind the camera.
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Who Was Honored
The evening was hosted by comedian and actor Jay Pharoah and featured an impressive lineup of honorees, including:
- Angela Patton & Natalie Rae (Documentary Award) for their work on Daughters
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Social Impact Award)
- Cynthia Erivo (Actress Award – Film)
- Jharrel Jerome (Breakthrough Actor Award)
- John David Washington (Actor Award – Film)
- Kris Bowers (Composer Award)
- Malcolm D. Lee (Career Achievement Award)
- Michael Rainey Jr. (Rising Star Award – Series)
- Natasha Rothwell (Producer Award)
- Regina King (Trailblazer Award)
- Ryan Destiny (Rising Star Award – Film)
- Steve McQueen (Director Award, accepted virtually)
- Tyler Perry (Icon Award)
- Wendell Pierce (Actor Award – Series)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Tyler Perry attends The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Natasha Rothwell, winner of the Producer Award, and Jay Ellis pose at the Winner's Walk during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers attend The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Michael Rainey Jr., winner of the Rising Star Award, attends The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Malcolm D. Lee accepts the Career Achievement Award onstage during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Mara Brock Akil, Kelly Rowland, Tyler Perry, winner of the Icon Award, and Tim Witherspoon pose at the Winner's Walk during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Ebony Obsidian, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, winner of the Social Impact Award and Mario Van Peebles attend The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Ava DuVernay and Kris Bowers, winner of the Composer Award, pose at the Winner's Walk during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Taylor Polidore Williams and Ebony Obsidian attend The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Mara Brock Akil and Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, winners of the Documentary Award pose at the Winner's Walk during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, winners of the Documentary Award pose at the Winner's Walk during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Host Jay Pharoah speaks onstage during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
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Presenters and Special Guests
The event welcomed an illustrious group of presenters and special guests. Presenters included notable names such as Aldis Hodge, Ava DuVernay, Brian Tyree Henry, Kelly Rowland, and Nia Long, among others. The celebration also drew an array of esteemed attendees, including Ebony Obsidian, Harold Perrineau, Morris Chestnut, Mario Van Peebles, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Morris Chestnut attends The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Malcolm D. Lee (C), winner of the Career Achievement Award, and (L-R) Morris Chestnut, Monica Calhoun, Taye Diggs, and Harold Perrineau pose at the Winner's Walk during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Aldis Hodge and Regina King attend The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Sponsors and Partners
The celebration was made possible by generous support from sponsors such as Delta Air Lines, IMDbPro, Milagro Tequila, and STARZ #TakeTheLead. The event’s partners included FIJI Water and NEP Sweetwater.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: A view of the sponsored bar during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: A view of the sponsored bar during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: A view of the sponsored bar during The Critics Choice Association's 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
This prestigious event served as a heartfelt acknowledgment of the Black entertainment community’s remarkable artistry, innovation, and impact on the industry.
