From the streets of Harlem to Vietnam to Hollywood, these stories correct the record and spotlight lesser-known heroes for ...

What it’s about:“The Queen of Sugar Hill” is a fictional portrait of Hattie McDaniel, the Hollywood actress who would become the first Black person to win an Oscar. The story picks up after ...

‘The Queen of Sugar Hill’ by Reshonda Tate "The Queen of Sugar Hill" by ReShonda Tate What it’s about: “The Queen of Sugar Hill” is a fictional portrait of Hattie McDaniel, the Hollywood ...

Oscar winner Hattie McDaniel and Berry’s historic Oscar wins are also highlighted to show their impact on Black actresses. Lynch said it was important for her to create a safe environment during ...

Hattie McDaniel was the first Black woman to win an Oscar in 1940 for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for playing Mammy in ‘Gone With the Wind’ and said she hoped to be a credit to her race.