Author: Trish Bolden
Black women are trailblazers in the entertainment industry and have achieved great success in Hollywood. However, in the 1990s, black women were significantly underrepresented at award shows such as the Emmys, Grammys, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards. This was not just a problem at the awards ceremony itself, but also a broader cultural problem within Hollywood, where discrimination and lack of opportunity persisted. Black women faced marginalization both in front of and behind the camera. Nevertheless, Black women in the film industry continue to make strides in portraying diversity and inclusion, led by actresses such as Niecy Nash, Angela Bassett, Danielle Brooks, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Davin Joy Randolph. is making progress.
Niecy Nash-Betts, in particular, is a shining example of black excellence in Hollywood. She won Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series at the 2023 Emmy Awards, and she exclaimed, “I’m a winner baby!” when she received the award. She thanked her life partner and wife Jessica Betts, as well as Dahmer’s showrunner Ryan Murphy and her star Evan Murphy, for getting her through a difficult time. did. She also praised herself and said, “I want to thank you for believing in me and doing what you said I couldn’t do!” Let’s do our best together with our bad self! You did it! ”
Despite the number of award shows that take place throughout the year, it’s truly amazing to see African Americans winning in the film and entertainment industry and securing their place in mainstream award shows. This is a worthy result. Although these awards were created more than 90 years before his death and bestowed prestigious honors in creative categories, he was the first time since the 1929 Academy Awards that an Oscar award had been given to a black actor or actress. There are only 23 items.This year is 96th Other Oscar winners at the Academy Awards include Danielle Brooks, who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film. the color purpleDa’Vine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress Holdovers. Randolph revealed a beautiful moment when he won his first Oscar, saying, “I always wanted to be different, but now I realize that I should be myself.” “Thanks for watching.”
Recognition of the contributions of black women to society is long overdue. They have the right to be seen, heard, listened to, and valued at a higher level. It’s time for Black women to be recognized, celebrated, and given the opportunity to shine.
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