In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting some prominent African Americans who have been driving forces in the media industry. Tyler Perry is an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter who is known for countless movies and shows such as Tyler Perry's House of Payne, The Haves and the Have Nots, and the Madea series. In 2011, Forbes listed Perry as the highest-paid man in entertainment. In 2012, Perry attained an exclusive multi-year partnership with the Oprah Winfrey Network. #BlackHistoryMonth #skomassmedia