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The 7th Annual African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) TV Honors took place this Saturday, Aug. 23. Hosted by Jordin Sparks,  the afternoon gala was held at The Blossom Ballroom at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, where our favorite television stars were recognized for their work over the last 12 months.

Winners from the evening included Harlem (Best Comedy), Number One on the Call Sheet (Best Documentary), Gen Zone (Best Reality), The Big Cigar (Best Limited Series), The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (Best TV Movie), and Bel-Air (Best Ensemble).  Sterling K. Brown won for his phenomenal performance in Hulu drama Paradise. 

“One of the things that is truly something that no one who doesn’t walk in my skin will ever understand, and it happened to me this evening as well, is when folks come up to me and say, ‘Brother, thank you for representing us the way that you do,’” said Brown during his acceptance speech, via Gold Derby. “I want you to know that sometimes there’s a certain sort of heaviness when you’re the face of things. But when you do come up to me and you say that to me, it feeds me in ways that you can never possibly imagine.”

Best Actress winner Kathy Bates was also in attendance to pick up her award for her work on CBS drama Matlock.

“Joan Mulholland, one of the white Freedom Riders, said, ‘Y’all means all.’ So, y’all, thanks for inviting me to your cookout,” Bates jokingly began before continuing, “I’m grateful to the nearly 200 AAFCA critics across the globe that Matlock has touched your hearts. “Your recognition is not just for me, but for the entire team behind Matlock, made up of many diverse voices, perspectives, and backgrounds. You bring the voices of the artists who are being honored here today and the ones you honor throughout the year to the public so that their truth can reach the people all over this country, all over the globe. Truth creates empathy, and empathy is the most powerful human resource we have.”

Check out snaps from the red carpet and ceremony below.