If you read between the lines, they're implying that we (yes, we, since I'm a Black dad ... Also, similar to Tre from Boyz n the Hood, my parents got divorced, and for a time, I lived with my mother, ...

Today, when we talk about representation, authenticity, and who gets to tell which stories, Boyz n the Hood is a reminder of what happens when a storyteller is allowed to speak from the heart.

Boyz n the Hood has become a cultural classic over the years. It grossed $57.5 million at the box office when it came out in 1991 and earned nominations for Best Director and Best Original ...

Almost 25 years after it hit cinemas across the United States, John Singleton ’s Boyz n the Hood made a statement about Black America that remains as relevant today as it was at the time.