Tag: The Legacy of Dorothy Dandridge: First Black Actress Nominated for Best Actress
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The remarkable life and career of Dorothy Dandridge, the first Black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. From her early struggles in a racially divided Hollywood to her groundbreaking nomination for “Carmen Jones,” Dandridge’s story is one…
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