Tag: 791.43 (Motion pictures)
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Hattie McDaniel became the first Black performer to win an Oscar for her role in Gone With the Wind. Her historic achievement continues to inspire Black actors today.
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Nia DaCosta made history as the first Black woman to top the U.S. box office with Candyman, redefining horror through culture, truth, and vision.
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Keke Palmer and SZA star in One of Them Days, the first Black female-led comedy in six years. The film tops box office charts, earning $11.6 million.
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Colman Domingo’s Sing Sing becomes the first film to premiere in theaters and prisons, bringing a powerful story of hope and resilience to nearly one million incarcerated individuals.
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Howard University hosts second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, featuring industry leaders, student films, and celebrating Black excellence in cinema.
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Toni Vaz, Hollywood’s first Black woman stunt performer and founder of the NAACP Image Awards, passes away at 101. Discover her groundbreaking legacy in entertainment.
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