The African American Film Critics Association announced Thursday its intentions to honor actor Sidney Poitier with its first Icon award. The recognition, to be bestowed at the organization's February ceremony, comes on the 50th anniversary of Poitier's groundbreaking film "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner."

"It is beyond a privilege for AAFCA to receive this opportunity to honor a man who epitomizes timeless excellence," Gil Robertson, AAFCA's president, said in a statement. "Throughout his career, Mr. Poitier has embodied values that the AAFCA community admires and strives to duplicate. He set a standard of merit through his craft and commitment to humanity that has been a great blueprint for all artists."

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