1. Hattie McDaniel won an Oscar 74 years ago and was the first black woman and person, to ever win such an award. She won Best Supporting Actress for the film 'Gone With the Wind.'
2. In 1991 Whoopi Goldberg, won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the movie 'Ghost.'
3. Halle Berry was the first black woman to win Best Actress for her role in 'Monsters Ball.'
4. Jennifer Hudson won the Academy Award in 2006, for her role in the musical film 'DreamGirls.' The American Idol contestant was the first black actor to win for a debut film performance.
5. Mo’Nique took home the gold for Best Supporting Actress in the jaw dropping film 'Precious.'
6. Octavia Spencer won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her comedic and dramatic role in 'The Help.'
7. In 2014 Lupita Nyong’o is the seventh black woman to win an Oscar, in which she won for Best Supporting Actress in the film '12 Years a Slave.'
Congrats and much thanks to all these lovely ladies for breaking down barriers and making history in the process.
2014 LA
