Oscar Micheaux (October 2, 1884 – 1951) was a pioneering African American author and filmmaker, and without a doubt the most famous producer of race films. Micheaux (or sometimes written as “Michaux”), was born near Metropolis, Illinois and grew up in Great Bend, Kansas, one of eleven children of former slaves. As a young boy he shined shoes and worked as a porter on the … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: The History of Race Films
Oscar Micheaux
Monday Open Thread: Lesser-Known African-American Actors & Actresses
GOOD MONDAY MORNING, P.O.U.! We all know about Dorothy Dandridge, Hattie McDaniels, Sidney Poitier...etc., but there are a lot of African American actors and actresses who are unknown to the masses, who made an impact on the stage and big screen. This week's series will introduce you to some of those men and women. LORENZO TUCKER "The Black Valentino" … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Lesser-Known African-American Actors & Actresses
Wednesday Open Thread: Melvin Van Peebles’ Classified X
HAPPY HUMP DAY, P.O.U.! We continue our look at Melvin Van Peebles' Classified X... … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Melvin Van Peebles’ Classified X