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A packed house of A-list celebrities, studio executives and industry tastemakers came out to celebrate the AAFCA Awards. Produced by the African American Film Critics Association, the invitation only, red carpet took place at PIPS Restaurant (renamed the AAFCA Playhouse) in Los Angeles. Hosted by noted entertainment journalist Kevin Frazier, (of CBS's The Insider) the event featured awards handed out in categories that included: Best Actor, Actress, Director and Best Film, among others. AAFCA Special Achievement Awards were also presented to iconic actors Richard Roundtree, Hattie Winston, legendary producer George Lucas and entertainment giant Sony Pictures Entertainment.---Gil Robertson

Pictured here: Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis and the legendary Richard Roundtree

Black Hollywood Comes Out to Support the African American Critics Awards

Black Hollywood comes out to support African-American leaders in the entertainment and film industry

Black Hollywood comes out to support and honor African-American leaders in the entertainment and film…

By Gil Robertson

Posted: March 1, 2012 Tags: AAFCA, African American Film Critics Association, Ava DuVernay, black hollywood, Devon Franklin, Hollywood, Richard Roundtree, Viola Davis

The Oscars have been the source of lauding and loathing for many in the African American community, from those in the field to those in the audience. This year was an unforgettable one, as actresses Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis received nominations (with Spencer going home with a win as Best Supporting Actress), some criticism, and many well-wishes from peers and fans alike.

As the Oscars buzz continues, BlackEnterprise.com caught up with five top black talents in front of and behind the cameras to talk their career triumphs and challenges, why they continue to pursue their dreams and the Hollywood politics they navigate daily. ---Christian Law

Black Hollywood Talent Talk Careers and the Politics of the Hollywood

Five professionals to watch in 2012 dish on Tinseltown triumphs and challenges

These top black actors and Hollywood professionals to watch discuss career triumphs and how politics…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 28, 2012 Tags: Academy Awards, Acting, black actors, black film directors, black films, Black History Month, black hollywood, Blair Underwood, Chad Coleman, discrimination, film directing, film industry, Hollywood, Hollywood politics, Oscars, racism, Sharon Leal, T.D. Jakes, The Wire, Tyler Perry, Why Did I Get Married Too, Why Did I Get Married?, Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day

Actor De’aundre Bonds, on the long road to redemption

Actor De’aundre Bonds Gets Career on Track After 10 Years in Prison

'The Wood' star details what role God played in his road to redemption

De’aundre Bonds’ Hollywood dreams were deferred by a 10-year prison sentence but The Wood star…

By Starrene Rhett

Posted: January 27, 2012 Tags: Anthony Mackie, Antwone Fisher, black hollywood, De'aundre Bonds, Denzel Washington, Gangster Squad, Nick Nolte, prison, Sean Penn, Spike Lee, The Wood

David Banner’s Critical Review of ‘Red Tails’

The opinionated entertainer shares his thoughts on the film and it’s lasting impact on Black filmmaking

Rapper David Banner shares his official take on George Lucas’ Red Tails, analyzing the film’s…

By David Banner

Posted: January 23, 2012 Tags: Aaron McGruder, black hollywood, Boondocks, Cuba Gooding Jr., David Banner, Indiana Jones, Red Tails, Samuel L. Jackson, Star Wars, Terrence Blanchard, Terrence Howard, Thomas Carter, Tuskegee Airmen

Actor Michael Ealy is More than Just Eye Candy

The 'Think Like a Man' star talks diversity of roles—from 'Underworld' to 'Unconditional'

Diversifying his roles with Underworld Awakening & Think Like a Man, actor Michael Ealy moves…

By Tomika Anderson

Posted: January 20, 2012 Tags: Acting, black actors, black films, black hollywood, Chris Brown, Common Law, entertainment, entertainment industry, film industry, Gabrielle Union, Hollywood, Ice Cube, Meagan Good, michael ealy, Steve Harvey, Taraji P. Henson, Think Like a Man, Underworld, Underworld: Awakening, USA Networks

There have been many black films that inspire, enrage, encourage and invigorate. And several of those have reflected real-life scenarios that we all have seen in our own lives --- especially when it comes to the workplace.

Here are six films with black actors that feature career issues and have taught all of us lessons about art reflecting life. ---Janell Hazelwood

6 Best Black Career Films of All Time

These movies taught lessons on workplace and career issues

These are six of the best films with black actors that incorporated everyday workplace issues.

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: January 17, 2012 Tags: Acting, black films, black hollywood, Career Advancement, Def Jam, Denzel Washington, discrimination, Eartha Kitt, Eddie Murphy, employee, employee rights, entertainment, entertainment industry, film business, Grace Jones, Halle Berry, hip-hop industry, hip-hop renamed, indenpendent films, interoffice affairs, interoffice communication, interoffice conflict, marriage, music business, Music Industry, racism, Robin Givens, Russell Simmons, Samuel L. Jackson, Will Smith, workers' rights, workplace politics

Actress Tamala Jones Recounts Her Aneurysm Scare

A near-death experience inspired the skilled performer to be an advocate for healthy living

At the age of 23, actress Tamala Jones suffered a near-fatal incident that changed her…

By Amber McKynzie

Posted: December 2, 2011 Tags: Aneurysm, annual check up, black hollywood, doctor;s visit, health issues, near-death experience, Tamala Jones

DEF DIVIDENDS

At just 17 years old, LL became Def Jam Record’s flagship artist. His debut album, Radio, went on to go platinum and his 13-album catalog features many more million-plus sellers, including 1992’s Mama Said Knock You Out and 1997’s Mr. Smith, which both sold over two million copies and earned LL a pair of Grammies. To date, the Queens rapper’s catalog includes a dozen proper albums chockfull of classic records, and all that songwriter publishing means plenty of guaranteed money in the bank.

LL Cool J Decoded: The Greatest Brand of All Time

Taking home I Am Hip-Hop honors at the BET Hip-Hop Awards the entertainment veteran gets Decoded

From artist to actor to author to businessman, LL Cool J is a brand that…

By Alvin Blanco

Posted: October 11, 2011 Tags: BE Decoded, BET Hip-Hop Awards, black hollywood, Cedarview Capital, Decoded, Def Jam, FUBU, Gendarme Fragrances, Grammy, hedge funds, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, I Am Hip-Hop Award, James Todd Smith, LL Cool J, NCIS: Los Angeles, Sears

Join Robert Townsend at the Entrepreneurs Conference

Robert Townsend Steers Black Hollywood in New Direction

The Hollywood veteran discusses the future of African Americans in entertainment

With his new film, In the Hive, and web series, Diary of a Single Mom,…

By Malecia S. Walker

Posted: September 26, 2011 Tags: bill cosby, black hollywood, Hollywood Shuffle, Keenan Ivory Wayans, reality TV, Robert Townsend, Sidney Poitier, TV

WATCH: John Singleton Discusses State of Black Hollywood

The celebrated director explains what it takes to get more African American stories on screen

With his latest him Abduction, starring Twilight’s Taylor Lautner, in theaters, John Singleton speaks on…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: September 23, 2011 Tags: black hollywood, Boyz N the Hood, Director, Hollywood, John Singleton, Taylor Lautner, Twilight series