Malcolm D. Lee’s psychological thriller Strung, starring Chloe Bailey, will open the 30th anniversary of the American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach. 
Opening Night. A new era.
Be in the room.
Link in bio or comment STRUNG for direct access.
#abff2026 #Strung #ChloeBailey #MalcolmDLee
Can You Be Nice In Hollywood? Jeff Friday, NICE CROWD CEO and ABFF Founder speaks on the importance of your reputation in Hollywood.
#autumnduraldarkapaw #jefffriday #thinkpiece #oped
Jeff & Nicole Friday, Co-Founders of @nicecrowdevents , sit down with Higher Learning hosts Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay to talk all things ABFF 2026 and the 30th anniversary homecoming in Miami Beach.
Take a listen—or watch—on your favorite podcast platforms. Available now. 🎙️
#abff2026 #higherlearning
Sold out. Fully aligned. Deeply powerful.
Our Second Annual Black Art Empowerment Summit brought together artists, curators, gallerists, collectors, and cultural leaders committed to expanding access and ownership in the art world and the room reflected that shared vision.
We’re deeply grateful to our extraordinary speakers who poured into our community:
Tanya Weddemire
Anwarii Musa
Terrell Tilford
Moriah Alise
Dr. Fahamu Pecou
Hebru Brantley
Ed Gordon
Dr. LeRonn P. Brooks
Monetta White
Dr. Teddy Reeves
Janine Sherman Barrois
George Fatheree
Bernard Kinsey
Shirley Kinsey
Khalil Kinsey
What started as a desire to demystify the art world has evolved into a growing movement rooted in education, stewardship, and cultural leadership. The conversations were honest. The insights were actionable. The connections were real.
To everyone who showed up, leaned in, and believed in the vision…thank you. This renaissance is not a moment. It’s momentum.
If you were in the room, share your biggest takeaway below.
If you missed it, the on-demand experience will be available soon.
We build…together. Support the movement. Link in bio.
NICE CROWD CEO & ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.
Home matters too.
#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards
The second annual Black Art Empowerment Summit was a huge success—and we just had to say it.
Major love to Art Melanated and Art & Black Foundation for curating another unforgettable experience rooted in culture, community, and the power of the art world.
So many gems shared. So many meaningful connections made.
We’re proud to champion spaces that truly matter—spaces that give us the opportunity to thrive in this industry.
Until next year. 🎨✨ #BAES2026
Still thinking about the magic ✨
ABFF Pop-Up 2025 was one for the books — four cities, one powerful community.
Huge thank you to @ally for championing our new initiative and helping push working culture + creativity across the nation. This pop-up wasn’t just a moment… it was history-making.
Thank you to our sponsors & partners in New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles for the love and hospitality 🖤
2026 ABFF Pop-Up tour dates coming soon… but until then, we’ll see you in Miami Beach 🌴🎬
🎥: @meccafilmworks
#ABFFPopUp #ABFF2026 #CommunityInMotion #CultureAndCreativity #allydoitright
