The list of honorees has been announced at the Critics Choice Association‘s seventh annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, which is set for December 9 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.
The annual celebration highlights emerging and established Black talent in the entertainment industry. STARZ is returning as the official media partner for the event and will broadcast the awards show in January 2025. Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah, known for his work on Saturday Night Live will host this year’s event.
Per the news release, actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry will be honored with the Icon Award for his incredible body of work throughout the years. Filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee will be recognized with the Career Achievement Award. Actress Regina King will receive the Trailblazer Award. Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor will be honored with the Social Impact Award.
Other stars on the honors list include David Washington, Cynthia Erivo, Jharrel Jerome and The Fire Inside breakout Ryan Destiny. On the TV side, honorees include Natasha Rockwell, Wendell Pierce and Michael Rainey Jr. Filmmakers Steve McQueen will be given the Director Award for his work on Apple Original Films’ Blitz.
“We are proud to recognize this year’s outstanding group of honorees,” said Shawn Edwards. “2024 was an exceptional year. There were so many great stories about the Black experience, and this event is a celebration of the power of those stories which have shaped and moved the entertainment industry. It’s a true acknowledgment of the profound impact of Black Cinema and Television on today’s culture and society.” Edwards will serve as the executive producer and writer for the Celebration of Black Cinema & Television