Baller Alert
  • Home
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • The Baller Alert Show
    • Baller Alert Lists
    • Baller Alert Exclusives
    • Let Me Liv
    • Ballerific Music
    • That’s Baller
    • Fashion
    • Metaverse
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Op-Ed
    • Travel
    • Health
  • EVENTS
  • Videos
  • Shop
  • About
  • Political News
  • en español
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • The Baller Alert Show
    • Baller Alert Lists
    • Baller Alert Exclusives
    • Let Me Liv
    • Ballerific Music
    • That’s Baller
    • Fashion
    • Metaverse
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Op-Ed
    • Travel
    • Health
  • EVENTS
  • Videos
  • Shop
  • About
  • Political News
  • en español
No Result
View All Result
Baller Alert
No Result
View All Result

Louis Gossett Jr. And Lena Waithe Will Be Honored At 2020 American Black Film Festival

by RaquelHarris
January 8, 2020
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
ABFF HONORS for Lena and Louis
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The American Black Film Festival will honor Lena Waithe and Louis Gossett Jr.

On Feb. 23, Waithe will be receiving the Industry Renaissance Award, which recognizes “content creators whose exemplary work in film and television contributes to changing perceptions of people of color in the entertainment industry.” Gossett will receive the Hollywood Legacy Award, which celebrates “a legendary artist whose trailblazing work has inspired generations and made an enduring contribution to film and television.”

“We’re honored to celebrate these two extraordinary talents,” said ABFF Ventures CEO Jeff Friday. “These awards not only recognize how Mr. Gossett’s contributions have propelled the industry forward but also acknowledge a new generation of trailblazers in people like Ms. Waithe, who will continue to create change and new opportunities in film and television for people of color.”

Gossett’s career spans all the way back 40 years. His debut film was in the 1961 classic “A Raisin in the Sun,” working alongside #SidneyPoitier. Gossett was the first Black American to win an Oscar for the best-supporting actor, for his role as drill Sergeant Emil Foley in “An Officer and a Gentleman.” Gossett has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, five NAACP Images Awards and two Daytime Emmy Awards with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to match his fat resume.⠀⠀⠀⠀

Waithe is the first woman of color to receive an Emmy for best writing for comedy series for ”Master of None.” The 35-year-old writer, producer, and actor is known for creating roles and jobs for people of color through her production company Hillman Grad. In addition, Waithe is the writer and executive producer of two BET’s shows: the upcoming series “Twenties” and season two of the ”Boomerang” reboot. She also has several credits on Showtime’s “The Chi,” “How to Make Love to a Black Woman,” and “The 40-Year-Old Version,” which is set to premiere at Sundance, the Hollywood Reporter reports. Waithe also has an overall deal to create and produce original series for Amazon Prime Video and most recently released her suspenseful romantic drama “Queen & Slim.” The film has been nominated for the ABFF Honors’ Movie of the Year Award.

The 2020 ABFF Honors are presented by ABFF Ventures, and the ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on Feb. 23.

ABFF HONORS for Lena and Louis

Share this:

  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest

Like this:

Like Loading...

Discover more from Baller Alert

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Tags: Lena WaitheLouis Gossett Jr

Related Posts

#image_title
News

Texas Man Arrested for Trespassing at Mar-a-Lago, Says He Wanted to Marry Trump’s Granddaughter, Kai

June 4, 2025

A Texas man was taken into custody early Tuesday after allegedly trespassing at Mar-a-Lago, claiming he wanted to “spread the...

Kai Cenat Cancels Stream with Kanye West After Controversial Tweets
News

Kai Cenat Looking To Take Legal Action To Secure Rights to “Streamer University” Before the Imitators Can

June 4, 2025

Kai Cenat isn’t letting anyone run off with his vision. The Twitch star is officially taking legal steps to secure...

NBA YoungBoy to Be Released from Prison In April, Three Months Earlier Than Expected
News

NBA YoungBoy Walks Free with Trump’s Help but Utah Officials Aren’t Letting It Slide

June 4, 2025

NBA YoungBoy just got a fresh start thanks to Donald Trump. The Louisiana rapper had his probation wiped clean after...

Alabama Pastor Accused of Pistol-Whipping Man and Robbing Him, Then Coming Back to Apologize
News

Alabama Pastor Accused of Pistol-Whipping Man and Robbing Him, Then Coming Back to Apologize

June 4, 2025

In a plot straight out of a Tyler Perry drama, an Alabama pastor is facing serious charges after what police...

Next Post
Regina King Director

Cast Set for Regina King's ‘One Night In Miami’; Film Will Mark Her Directorial Debut

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Baller News

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

* indicates required

Follow Us

Subscribe to Blog

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

© Copyright 2024, Baller Alert Inc. All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • The Baller Alert Show
    • Baller Alert Lists
    • Baller Alert Exclusives
    • Let Me Liv
    • Ballerific Music
    • That’s Baller
    • Fashion
    • Metaverse
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Op-Ed
    • Travel
    • Health
  • EVENTS
  • Videos
  • Shop
  • About
  • Political News
  • en español
%d