The Critics Choice Association hosted its fourth annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television, an evening honoring Black images on screen and the diverse community of talent that brings them to life
Danielle Brooks received the Actress Award for Television for her portrayal of gospel songstress Mahalia Jackson in, and thanked director Kenny Leon for helping her “dismantle what a leading lady can look like on screen.”fame, was lovingly introduced by his co-star Brett Goldstein: “Working with Toheeb is like what it must have been like working with George Clooney on, it’s like you’re doing a good job, but you’re not George Clooney.
Jimoh responded with gratitude for the level of inspiration in the room as a whole, and for the opportunity to “be able to tell a Nigerian story and play a Nigerian character with grace and nuance.” Keenan Thompson, Will Smith, Natasha Rothwell, Omar Sy, and Antoine Fuqua all accepted awards in absentia. And the cast ofwhich won the Ensemble Award, was celebrated for providing a “new perspective on the old west.”
The night also briefly departed from award acceptance speeches when it was announced that the Academy Gold scholarship would be given to one student from an underrepresented community for the second year in a row, in order to participate in the academy’s Gold Rising internship program. Robin Thede, the first Black woman to have the head writer title in late-night television, won the Showrunner Award for, saying: “On my show, I created an environment where no one is underestimated and is always valued.”
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