Black in Hollywood is John Singleton, Denzel Washington, and Issa Rae. These producers have put the culture on the map. John Singleton was only 24 (1991) when he produced Boyz in da Hood, he was nominated for Academy Awards for best producer. Denzel has been a heart throb since he hit the scene in 1981. He has been in over 20 films and has only won two Academy Awards. Now, Issa Rae is my girl from insecure, A black lady SKETCH show, and helping Quinta Brunson get her start on Black lady sketch show. Let’s talk about movies, shows, and books. Follow us on social media.