On Saturday, August 23, Black excellence was on display at the star-studded 7th annual AAFCA TV Honors at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, hosted by Jordin Sparks and Carla Renata. Co-founded by Gil Robertson, the AAFCA recognizes achievements from entertainment’s most prolific stars while amplifying past and present generations.

Forever (Netflix)

Netflix newbie, Forever scored top honors while securing three wins: “Best Writing,” “Best Director,” and “Best New Show.” The coming-of-age drama was also named one of the organization’s 2025 Top Ten Television Programs.

On the red carpet, Mara Brock Akil—the show’s creator and Legacy award recipient—told EBONY that the series has been a multifaceted labor of love that illuminates community.

“Stories allow us to be seen,” she sa

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