African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the winners and special achievement honoreees for the 2024 AAFCA honors.
They will be awarded in a ceremony on Aug. 24 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles.
Introduced in 2019, the AAFCA TV Honors honors accomplishments in streaming and television, with a particular emphasis on Black diaspora entertainment.
“The 2024 AAFCA TV Honors class is a powerful testament to the exceptional range of Black talent in television today,” said AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson in a statement. “From the legendary Glynn Turman, whose six-decade career continues to inspire, to rising stars and innovative storytellers, this group exemplifies excellence across the board. We’re honored to recognize their achievements and celebrate their commitment to pushing the boundaries of storytelling. They make us all better.”
Check out the list of winners below:
Winners in competitive categories
BEST DOCUMENTARY – Black Twitter: A People’s History
BEST ENSEMBLE – Masters of the Air
BEST LIMITED SERIES/SPECIAL – Genius: MLK/X
BEST NEW SHOW – Bookie
BEST TV ACTING (Female) – Ayo Edebiri (The Bear)
BEST TV ACTING (Male) – Wendell Pierce (Elsbeth)
BEST TV COMEDY – Unprisoned
BEST TV DIRECTING – Channing Godfrey Peoples (Genius: MLK/X – Episode 401 “Graduation”)
BEST TV DRAMA – The Chi
BEST WRITING – The Bear
BREAKOUT STAR – Josiah Cross (Masters of the Air)
Special achievement honorees
LEGACY AWARD – Glynn Turman
TRAILBLAZING AWARD – Michelle Buteau
SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE AWARD – Nkechi Okoro Carroll
IMPACT AWARD – Starz’s Power universe
ALLY AWARD – Tubi