Every day brings a new story. And each day contributes to the art of story telling -- in prose and poetry, in music, on the stage, on the screen, and, of course, in books.
Today is a story of February 21st.
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It is the 52nd day of the year, leaving 313 days remaining in 2022.
On this date in 1979, the comedian, screenwriter, and director, Jordan Peele, was born.
With his comedy partner, Keegan-Michael Key, Peele helped create President Obama's "anger translator." In numerous comedy skits, Peele would play the famously calm Obama giving a speech, while Key would rant and rave about the GOP, Fox News, Obama's birth certificate, and other indignities.
After some 15 years acting in sketch comedy shows and in TV and movie roles, Peele moved to the director's chair, where he brought to the screen the film Get Out. Peele also had written the comedy-horror picture, which used the horror genre and its tropes to portray racism.
It was a hit and received wide acclaim. Peele won an Academy Award for screenwriting, and he was nominated for best director. Get Out was nominated for best picture.
Peele also helped create The Last O.G., along with the latest version of The Twilight Zone.
In addition to his Oscar, Peele also has won an Emmy for his work on the Key & Peele comedy show. He has been nominated for more than a dozen local, national, and international awards for his work, and has won several, including the NAACP Image Award.
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