Black folks have broken through and enjoyed historical success at the Academy Awards in spite of it all over the years. And with this years awards show just one week away, now is a wonderful time ...

“There was never a Black male designer who I saw that I could follow and see as an inspiration. But to realize now that it’s actually me.” Before the Oscars, Tazewell won awards at ...

Penélope Cruz at the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on Mar. 02, 2025. Presenter Robert Downey Jr. wore a custom Gucci black single-breasted peak lapel tuxedo ...

Halle Berry achieved a historic moment in 2002 when she became the first Black woman to win an Academy Award in the best lead actress category, for her role in “Monster’s Ball.” ...

As a kid, never could I have imagined such a celebration of Black queer excellence before the eyes of the world.

Paul Tazewell just made Oscars history. For his work on "Wicked," Tazwell became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for costume design. Tazewell’s win, and what it represented, brought the ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black man to win best costume design.

Halle Berry is tired of standing alone in Oscars history. The star achieved a historic moment in 2002 when she became the first Black woman to win best lead actress at the Academy Awards.