Today's Melanated Hero is Mr.Noble Johnson! Mr.Johnson was an actor, producers, and entrepreneur. He was born in Marshall Mo. on April 18,1881. Mr. Johnson was said to be a very handsome man 6'2", and 215lbs he had a very impressive physique.
As a result of his imposing figure and looks he was able to break down many barriers. He was very much so in demand in his time. He played not only roles of an African American, he often times played Native Americans, Latinos,and Arabians.
However he was more than a handsome face,to just be watched on the silver screen. Mr.Johnson also owned a production company with his brother called The Lincoln Motion Picture Company from 1916-1921. The Lincoln Motion Picture Company was an all Melanated company. Mr. Johnson's company was the first to make movies portraying African Americans as people instead of the usual racist caricatures.http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/noble-johnson-hollywood-original
Light,Love,and Shalom
Sunni
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