On February 29, 1940, at the 12th Academy Awards, Hattie McDaniel made history by becoming the first African American to ...
Alfred Hitchcock was nominated for five Oscars over the course of his long career, but the Master of Suspense didn't receive ...
From Hattie McDaniel and Sidney Poitier's historic wins to Ellen DeGeneres' iconic selfie, relive some of the most memorable ...
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The Oscars' biggest Black history moments over the years
With the 2026 Oscars just days away, let's take a look at some of the best Black, history-making moments at the Academy ...
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