2021 Celebration of Black History - Day 22

Today we celebrate Black History by honoring the art and independence of Oscar Micheaux

As a teenager, Oscar Micheaux wrote a story that was inspired by his experience on a farm. The novel, entitled The Homesteader, was published and later adapted into a silent motion picture. With this project, he became the first black filmmaker to independently produce and direct his own feature films.

Micheaux’s creative contributions included movies that tackled themes specific to the black experience, juxtaposing the imagery being depicted in Hollywood at the time. Despite efforts to censor him, Micheaux was able to create over 30 films spanning three decades.

Watch this video to learn more: https://blackhistoryintwominutes.com/oscar-micheaux-the-first-black-indie-filmmaker

Read this article to learn more: https://www.naacp.org/naacp-history-oscar-micheaux/