Black History: Special Delivery!!
Who was the 1st African American to win an Oscar?
A: Halle Berry
B: Dorothy Dandridge
C: Lena Horne
D: Hattie McDaniel
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2 comments
lynettedavis
I believe it was Halle Berry. Dorothy Dandridge and McDaniel were nominated for Oscars.
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