Hattie McDaniel: The Legacy of Hollywood’s First Black Oscar Winner
Hattie McDaniel was a trailblazer in Hollywood, making history in 1940 as the first African American to win an Academy Award. Her role as “Mammy” in the iconic 1939 film Gone with the Wind won her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, but her journey was one of resilience, talent, and courage in an industry…