And the Academy Award Goes To . . . Hattie McDaniel

And the Academy Award Goes To . . . Hattie McDaniel

By Jazmine Kelley :: On February 29, 1940 the doors of segregated Hollywood were kicked open for a night as Hattie McDaniel accepted an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. This was an historical landmark because it preceded the Civil Rights movement and sparked heated debate over what roles an African American should play in Hollywood.Continue Reading And the Academy Award Goes To . . . Hattie McDaniel