The Critics Choice Association held its fourth annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television during an in-person ceremony on Monday evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, which will be th…
and Television during an in-person ceremony on Monday evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, which will be the new home to the Critics Choice Awards on Jan. 9. Hosted by Emmy winner Niecy Nash, some of the honorees included Jennifer Hudson from “Respect” , Ruth Negga from “Passing” and the cast of Jeymes Samuel’s “The Harder They Fall” .with the career achievement award to close the evening out, with Berry delivering a tearful and moving speech.
It’s been 20 years since Berry won the Academy Award for best actress for “Monster’s Ball” . Referring to the questions she’s been receiving about still being the only Black woman ever to win the award, she said, “I feel heartbroken that no one stands next to me. I also want to say, we should not covet awards. Awards do not define our worth, our talent. So if no one ever stands fucking beside me, it doesn’t mean that we are not worthy and are not doing the work.
Halle Berry receives the CAREER ACHIEVEMENT award at CELEBRATION OF BLACK CINEMA AND TV and her speech is moving!
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