Chris Rock, Quinta Brunson, Jaafar Jackson, Chiwetel Ejiofor Among Honorees For 9th Critics Choice Celebration Of Black Cinema & TV

The Critics Choice Association will honour leading figures in Black film and television at its ninth annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television on 16 November, with Roy Wood Jr. hosting. The event recognises work on and off screen, and executive producer Shawn Edwards said the association remains committed to celebrating Black storytellers and culture.

Debbie Allen will receive the Icon Award, Quinta Brunson the Groundbreaker Award, Chiwetel Ejiofor the Vanguard Award and Chris Rock the Director Award. Other named recipients include Lamorne Morris, honoured for comedy, and Katori Hall, recognised as a showrunner; Jaafar Jackson is also among the honorees. The article cites career achievements and recent projects, including Allen’s work on *A Different World*, Brunson’s 37 Emmy nominations for *Abbott Elementary*, and the more than $400 million worldwide gross of Ejiofor’s *Backrooms*.