January 5th is National Screenwriters Day. This holiday celebrates the unsung dynamos who work diligently to bring us the bodies of work we enjoy so much.
A quick Google search will highlight the vast offering of distinguished Black screenwriters who have impacted the film and entertainment industry. As there is a burgeoning of rising Black screenwriters who are blazing their own path, they stand on the shoulders of innovators who charted the territory for them to step on. They bring underrepresented stories to the forefront in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing and unique to watch.
Below are eight talented screenwriters who have positively reformed and reshaped Hollywood.
