This Day in Black History: Feb. 20, 1992
John Singleton was nominated for Best Director at the Oscars on Feb. 20, 1992.
On Feb. 20, 1992, John Singleton made history as the first African-American to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Director for his film Boyz in the Hood. At the age of 24, he was also the youngest to receive the honor.
Singleton's movie told the story of youth growing up in Compton, Los Angeles. He was praised for his in-depth portrayal of the characters and the accuracy of the adversity they faced growing up in the neighborhood, such as gun violence.
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Posted By: Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Monday, February 20th 2023 at 8:42AM
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