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JAMES WELDON JOHNSON
Born on June 17, 1871, in Jacksonville, Florida, James Weldon Johnson distinguished himself equally as a man of letters and as a civil rights leader in the early decades of the twentieth century. A author, educator, lawyer, diplomat, songwriter, Johnson was credited with bringing a new standard of artistry and realism to black literature.
BHMD PODCAST (EPISODE 402)
BHMD Podcast presented by #NeemaBarnette is back with Season 4 episode 2 and our special July Preview. It's shaping up to be an exciting month featuring mini docs of Thurgood Marshall, Mary McLeod Bethune, Ida B. Wells, Nelson Mandela, Della Reese and more. Join host #ReedRMcCants as we explores the exciting programs BHMD has in store for the month of July.
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NEEMA BARNETTE WINS IMAGE AWARD
NEEMA WON! Black History Mini Docs is proud to announce that our curator, and legendary filmmaker, Neema Barnette has won an 2024 NAACP image award for outstanding directing in a comedy series,"Grand Crew”. Neema won her first image award for the afterschool special, "One More Hurdle the Donna Cheek Story” in 1986. In 1986 Neema became the first African American woman to direct a sitcom in television history. Please join us in celebrating a true pioneer in television and film.
BLACK HISTORY MINI DOCS AT THE ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES
In February 2024, Black History Mini Docs was featured with a special presentation at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in honor of Black History Month. The AMMP is the official museum of the Oscars which is having its annual ceremony this year on March 10 in Los Angeles.
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