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Filmmaker Quits BAFTA After ‘Utterly Unforgivable’ Handling of Slur

Jonte Richardson resigned as a judge following BAFTA and the BBC’s response to a racial slur shouted by a Tourette’s advocate during the awards broadcast.
02/25/2026

‘Sinners’ Designer Calls Out BAFTA After Racial Slur Is Aired

Hannah Beachler said the ceremony’s onstage apology felt like a ‘throw-away’ and critics fault the BBC for not editing the clip.
02/24/2026

Rooting For Everybody Black at the BAFTAs

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Historic ‘Sinners’ BAFTA Win Shines, Tarnished by Racial Outburst

Academy Award-nominated Ryan Coogler’s film became the most-awarded movie by a Black director, even as a Tourette’s campaigner’s slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo sparked controversy.
02/23/2026

5 Black Moments We Hope To See At The Oscars

The award show airs Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
03/10/2023

BAFTA 2023: Ariana DeBose Shouts Out Angela Bassett And Viola Davis With Hilarious Rap Performance

In a now-viral performance, the actress turned into everyone’s favorite rapper for the evening.
02/21/2023

Adjani Salmon Wins 2022 BAFTA Award For ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’

The filmmaker took home the Emerging Talent award
04/24/2022

Will Smith, Questlove, Ariana Debose And Other Black Artists Win Big At The 2022 British Academy of Film Awards

From lead actor to fan favorites, Black creatives showed out at this year's BAFTAs.
03/13/2022
Idris Elba on BET Buzz 2020.
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Idris Elba To Receive BAFTA Special Award

"It's a great privilege to be honored."
07/21/2020