PEOPLE: Black History Month 2023 recognizes Black women whose sacrifices have led to awards for African American women in film
AGN.News Team
February 27, 2023
WASHINGTON (AGN.News) – Black History Month 2023 recognizes Black women whose sacrifices have led to awards and recognition for African American women in Hollywood films.
This month provides an opportunity for America and other countries to further inspire confidence in the work and dedication of women. This spirit was first displayed by generations of Black women who lived here for four hundred years.
African American location and ancestry
In the latter half of 19th century the majority-minority counties from Virginia to Texas numbered over 200. In 2020, there were over 46,936,733 Black Americans in the United States.
Across the United States, especially in the South and urban areas, African Americans continue to refer to their ancestors as inspirational and influential people whose dedication and commitment to family is still important in their lives.
African Americans are the second largest racial group in the United States after White Ameicans. African Americans are the third largest ethnic group after Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Most African Americans are descendants of enslaved people within the boundaries of present day United States. Most of these African Americans are of West and Central African ancestry. Some are of European and Native American ancestry.
African Americans in Hollywood Films
The first Academy Awards ceremony took place in 1929. Of the more than 3,000 awards, 43 have been awarded to African Americans.
The first Oscar was awarded to Hattie McDaniel in 1939 for her role as ‘Mammy’ in movie ‘Gone with the wind’ starring Olivia de Havilland, Clark Gable, and Vivien Leigh.
Hattie McDaniel (1893-1952) was an American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedian. She has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1975, McDaniel was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame. In 2006, she was the first Black Oscar winner honored with a U.S. postage stamp.
McDaniel was the first Black woman to sing on radio in the United States. Although she appeared in over 300 films, she received on-screen credits for only 83.
McDaniel’s older brother, Samuel Rufus McDaniel (1886-1962), was an American actor who appeared in over 210 television shows and films between 1929 and 1950.
African American women history makers
McDaniel’s older sister was Etta McDaniel (1890-1946). She was an American actress who was active from 1914 and 1945. Etta McDaniel appeared in over 60 films between 1933 and 1946.
She was often not included in the on-screen credits. She often appeared as maids and nannies in films. In 1936, she acted in ‘Lawless Nineties’ – which was a Western film starring John Wayne.
Hattie McDaniel set an example for her brother and sister to follow her in Hollywood films.
Her example has been an inspiration for many other women who followed her in Oscar-winning films.
Irene Cara, Whoopi Goldberg, Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Mo’Nique, Lupita Nyong’o, Viola Davis, Regina King, and Ruth E. Carter are all Oscar winners.
African American women inventors
Black culture has a unique place in America’s history. After generations of negative viewpoints directed at African American women, it’s now the privilege of more and more people to embrace the uniqueness of the role of Black women in America’s history.
Black women have invented security systems, the “Call Button” as an alert for services, folding cabinet bed, the perfect wave machine, the ironing board, and many other inventions that are in use today or a next generation of the invention.
The value of Black women in American life and culture has led to history-making men and women whose role in American society continues to be highly recognized by more and more races and ethnic groups.
African American women are inspirational
Black women are leaders in advancing knowledge of the history of African Americans and promoting the unique qualities that make African American life and dedication the crown-jewel of success in America’s history.
Black History is America’s history yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Black History Month for 2023 has ignited a unified spirit among equality, diversity, and equity minded people everywhere.
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