Hattie McDaniel: The First Black Oscar Winner

On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award for her role as “Mammy” in the classic film Gone with the Wind. Despite the racial barriers of the time, McDaniel’s talent and perseverance cemented her place in Hollywood history. Breaking Barriers in Hollywood Born in 1893 […]

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