Ayo Edebiri, Wendell Pierce among 2024 AAFCA TV Honors winners

Other winners include the National Geographic Network’s “Genius: MLK/X” for Best Limited Series/Special and Lena Waithe’s “The Chi” for Best TV Drama.

Mariel Turner

Jul 1, 2024

Ayo Edebiri attends FX's "The Bear" season 3 premiere at El Capitan Theatre on June 25, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)

Black talent will reign supreme at the 6th Annual AAFCA TV Honors with actors like Ayo Edebiri and Wendell Pierce taking home awards.

The African American Film Critics Association announced the winners, who are rewarded for distinguished achievements in television and streaming, in a press release on Monday. Edebiri, who stars as Sydney on the hit FX series “The Bear,” won the AAFCA’s Best TV Acting (female) Award for her performance. Pierce took home the trophy for Best TV Acting (male) for his role as Captain Wagner on the CBS comedy-drama “Elsbeth.”

Other winners include the National Geographic Network’s “Genius: MLK/X” for Best Limited Series/Special, Lena Waithe’s “The Chi” for Best TV Drama, and Hulu’s “UnPrisoned” for Best TV Comedy.

Wendell Pierce attends The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions) –

The AAFCA will hand out five special achievement awards this year. Hollywood veteran Glynn Turman is being honored with the Legacy Award, comedian Michelle Buteau will receive the Trailblazing Award, and “All American” executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll will be rewarded with the Salute to Excellence Award. Other honorees include the Starz’ “Power” Universe, which will receive the Impact Award, and the streaming network Tubi, which will be presented with the Ally Award.

“The 2024 AAFCA TV Honors class is a powerful testament to the exceptional range of Black talent in television today,” AAFCA President and Co-Founder Gil Robertson said in a press release. “From the legendary Glynn Turman, whose six-decade career continues to inspire, to rising stars and innovative storytellers, this group exemplifies excellence across the board. We’re honored to recognize their achievements and celebrate their commitment to pushing the boundaries of storytelling. They make us all better.”