Trivia: Who Was The 1st African American To Win An Oscar?

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October 1, 2015

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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

Leave a comment with your answer! Correct answer will be posted at 6pm EST

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