Hattie McDaniel (1893-1952). She made history as the first African American to win an Academy Award for her iconic role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939), breaking racial barriers in Hollywood. | Hollywood Unscripted

Hattie McDaniel in 1939's epic Civil War drama, 'Gone With the Wind.' McDaniel, who received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance, made history at the 12th Academy Awards by becoming the first African American to be nominated and to win an Oscar. | The Academy

Hattie McDaniel in 1939's epic Civil War drama, 'Gone With the Wind.' McDaniel, who received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance, made history at the 12th Academy Awards by becoming the first African American to be nominated and to win an Oscar. Check back everyday for a new moment and watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! 83 days til #Oscars95 | The Academy

Hattie McDaniel's Oscar win helped change the course of Hollywood forever. | ATTN:

Black History Month Fun Fact #4: Fay Bainter presenting Hattie McDaniel the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "Gone With The Wind" at the 12th Academy Awards, 1940 - 1st African American to win the Oscar. #POWERFUL The Academy Kern High Network | Golden Valley KHSD

Hattie McDaniel’s gracious Oscar speech (for the ones who missed it in Stories), 1940 ———————————————————————— According to Leonard J. Leff in an article in “The Atlantic,” producer David O. Selznick had wanted to “showcase” all the film’s stars, white and black, at the premiere in Atlanta. The event was to be held at the Loew’s Grand Theatre on Peachtree Street. That theatre, however, like everything else in Atlanta at the time, was strictly segregated. The black stars of the movie, including B