It’s been nearly 30 years since Boyz n the Hood hit the big screen, yet the film’s portrayal of racial inequality in America still remains culturally impactful today. By exploring themes of family, ...

In 1986, John Singleton crafted the idea for the coming-of-age drama Boyz n the Hood as part of his application for film school. Four years later upon graduation, he sold the script to Columbia ...

Singleton, the youngest best director Oscar nominee, died in 2019. John Singleton wasn't afraid to take a chance on new talent when he made his feature directorial debut "Boyz n the Hood" in 1991, ...

John Singleton was just 23 years old when he wrote and directed "Boyz n the Hood," becoming the first African American -- and the youngest person ever -- to receive an Oscar nomination for best ...

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Whether she is appearing in groundbreaking coming-of-age dramas like Boyz n the Hood, iconic comedy shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or other works such as The Best Man: The Final Chapters and ...

Craft brand Ball Family Farms and Ricky Williams’ cannabis lifestyle brand Highsman will announce on Monday the launch of a collaborative strain, "Ricky Baker." The custom strain targets pain and ...

JD Vance claims that he was profoundly influenced by one particular movie as a kid — and it's probably not a film you'd expect him to love. Donald Trump's running mate recently sat down for a ...

Do you want to know a “joke” that I've never found funny? It's when somebody mentions Black dads, and the punchline is that they'll be back soon. They just stepped out to get some milk. If you read ...

How John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated opus came together in part thanks to the late Paul Reubens’ commitment to having a diverse set. By Rebecca Sun Senior Editor, Diversity & Inclusion Singleton would ...