Actress and singer Taraji P Henson has been named celebrity ambassador for the 2015 American Black Film Festival (ABFF).

Jeff Friday, ABFF Founder, said 'I have a great deal of admiration and respect for Taraji. We are extremely pleased to have her as our 2015 Ambassador'. Henson, who currently stars in drama series Empire, commented 'I want to thank Jeff Friday and everyone at ABFF for the honour of serving as your 2015 Ambassador. It is a privilege to join my fellow filmmakers to celebrate and support Black artists and the artistry that resides in all of us'. The 19th annual festival takes place June 11-14.