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ABFF IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE 2015 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR

Oscar-nominatedactress Taraji P. Henson, has been selected as the 2015 American Black FilmFestival's (ABFF) celebrity ambassador. The 19th annual Festival will be held June 11-14, 2015, in New York City at the New York Hilton, AMC Empire 25 and the historic Ziegfeld Theater.

Actress and Producer Taraji P. Henson has a stellar body of work, including such memorable roles as Yvette in Baby Boy, Shug in Hustle and Flow and Queenie in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Henson also co-starred in the CBS drama Person of Interest and currently stars on the hit FOX musical drama series, Empire.

"I want to thank Jeff Friday and everyone at ABFF for the honor of serving as your 2015 Ambassador. It is a privilege to join my fellow filmmakers to celebrate and support Black artists and the artistry that resides in all of us." -Taraji P. Henson.

Taraji P. Henson walks BET Celebration of Gospel Red Carpet in Los Angeles, CA. Photo courtesy of Naomi Richard

"I have a great deal of admiration and respect for Taraji. She is one of the industry's finest actors and has a true sense of community; allowing others to stand in her light. We are extremely pleased to have her as our 2015 Ambassador," says ABFF Founder Jeff Friday.

Want to join our celebrity ambassador at the 2015 ABFF?

Passes & Tickets are available here!

Purchase a pass by March 31st and experience the entire festival for only $395.

For more information about the ABFF visit

www.abff.com