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DuVernay, will receive the Foundation’s two Patron of the Artists Awards of the night.

The overwhelming response to the series was also evident each week on social media demonstrating the strong connection viewers have to seeing multi-faceted portrayals of an African-American family on television.

The series stars Michael K. Williams, Niecy Nash and Blair Underwood and airs on Netflix May 31st.

In a panel moderated by AAFCA founder/president Gil Robertson, the event will explore the roles of Tendo Nagenda and Alana Mayo, two major Black creative executives in Hollywood.

Joshua Jackson and Christopher Jackson have also been tapped to star.

The short film features Lupita Nyong’o, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Regina King, David Oyelowo, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Andre Holland, Michael Ealy and Glynn Turman.

Created by Ava DuVernay, the series chronicles the notorious case of five teenagers of color who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.

Govan’s film about the lives of three Bahamians living with HIV was an official selection at the Bahamas International Film Festival.

Ava DuVernay’s adaption of “A Wrinkle in Time” opened in second place with $33.3 million.

“Women of color are essential to our mission to advance equity and justice for all,” said Teresa C. Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation.

“A Wrinkle In Time” releases in theaters March 9th.

The A Wrinkle in Time original motion picture soundtrack will be available at digital retail and streaming services on March 9. The physical version will be available following the film’s release on March 30.

The winner will receive $100,000 to create their own Film and have a chance to meet “A Wrinkle in Time” director Ava DuVernay.

Based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic the film takes audiences across dimensions of time and space.