Marla Gibbs and Aaron Pierre have been added to the list of honorees at the 7th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors. ABFF Honors will also celebrate the community of Altadena, paying tribute to its residents and their extraordinary contributions to Black history and culture.

Marla Gibbs will receive the Hollywood Legacy Award, and Aaron Pierre will receive the Rising Star Award at the awards ceremony recognizing the motion picture and television industry.

The 2025 ABFF Honors will take place on Monday, February 17 at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, hosted by actress and comedian Zainab Johnson. Previously announced honorees include Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Giancarlo Esposito and Keke Palmer.

“We are thrilled to honor the incomparable Marla Gibbs with the Hollywood Legacy Award, recognize the emerging talent of Aaron Pierre with the Rising Star Award, and celebrate the community of Altadena at this year’s ABFF Honors,” said NICE CROWD CEO and President Jeff and Nicole Friday.

The ceremony will include a special tribute to the Altadena Black community, honoring its legacy, resilience, and rich cultural heritage. It will spotlight trailblazers whose contributions have significantly influenced the arts, activism, education, business, and social landscape of the state of California and beyond.

“The community of Altadena embodies what we celebrate at the American Black Film Festival – strength, solidarity and commitment to excellence,” said Jeff and Nicole Friday.