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On February 19th, 1992, at 24, John Singleton made history with Boyz n the Hood, becoming the youngest person and the first African American nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards. Trailblazers change what’s possible for us all.
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the trailblazers in our own DCTV Youth Media program. These young filmmakers are already shaping culture through bold storytelling, lived experience, and fearless creativity.
Join Our Youth Media program now: https://forms.gle/uqWPX8QRWKknBnxx8
On February 19th, 1992, at 24, John Singleton made history with Boyz n the Hood, becoming the youngest person and the first African American nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards. Trailblazers change what’s possible for us all.
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the trailblazers in our own DCTV Youth Media program. These young filmmakers are already shaping culture through bold storytelling, lived experience, and fearless creativity.
Join Our Youth Media program now: https://forms.gle/uqWPX8QRWKknBnxx8
