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Did Harriet Tubman Win Any Oscars?

By Tammy Oct 07, 2026
the actress is holding an award in her hand
the actress is holding an award in her hand

321K views · 17K reactions | The Oscar She Couldn't Celebrate: Hattie McDaniel's Triumph. Animated Photo Disclaimer:"Historical dramatization. Based on true events from 1940. Hattie McDaniel's groundbreaking Oscar win occurred during segregation era." | Ifestory | Facebook

In 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first black woman to receive an Oscar but she had to accept it in the hotel backroom because of her race. #FACT

the actress is holding an award in her hand
the actress is holding an award in her hand

Kate Winslet Oscar Nominations

🌟✨ Celebrating trailblazers this Black History Month! 🎉 Hattie McDaniel made history as the first Black actor to win an Oscar for her unforgettable role in *Gone with the Wind* (1940). 🏆❤️ Despite the triumph, she faced incredible challenges and racial discrimination, even being barred from sitting with her co-stars at the ceremony. 😢 Let's honor her legacy and the countless others who paved the way for future generations! 🙌🏽💪🏽 Join me in celebrating their stories! Share your favorite moment...

321K views · 17K reactions | The Oscar She Couldn't Celebrate: Hattie McDaniel's Triumph. Animated Photo Disclaimer:"Historical dramatization. Based on true events from 1940. Hattie McDaniel's groundbreaking Oscar win occurred during segregation era." | Ifestory | Facebook African History Truths, Gods Blessings Quotes, Black Fact, American History Facts, Black Knowledge, Interesting History, African History, Black Image, African American History
321K views · 17K reactions | The Oscar She Couldn't Celebrate: Hattie McDaniel's Triumph. Animated Photo Disclaimer:"Historical dramatization. Based on true events from 1940. Hattie McDaniel's groundbreaking Oscar win occurred during segregation era." | Ifestory | Facebook African History Truths, Gods Blessings Quotes, Black Fact, American History Facts, Black Knowledge, Interesting History, African History, Black Image, African American History
a woman in an orange dress holding her oscar award
a woman in an orange dress holding her oscar award

Watch Harriet 2019 Awards

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500+ Random Fact Images That You Can Share - The Fact Site
The Academy Receives Backlash Following Appreciation Tweet Towards Late Actress Hattie McDaniel, First African American To Win An Oscar: Y’all Treated Her Like Sh*t Though - theJasmineBRAND
The Academy Receives Backlash Following Appreciation Tweet Towards Late Actress Hattie McDaniel, First African American To Win An Oscar: Y’all Treated Her Like Sh*t Though - theJasmineBRAND

Kate Winslet Oscar Win Nomination

Hollywood Legends, Chloe, Hollywood, History
Hollywood Legends, Chloe, Hollywood, History
an old black and white photo of a woman standing in front of some oscars
an old black and white photo of a woman standing in front of some oscars
☆ Harriet (2019), polaroid poster
☆ Harriet (2019), polaroid poster
a woman holding an award in her right hand and wearing a yellow dress with braids
a woman holding an award in her right hand and wearing a yellow dress with braids
Hattie McDaniel First Black Actor to Win an Oscar
Hattie McDaniel First Black Actor to Win an Oscar
Oscar winners
Oscar winners
a woman holding a cell phone in her right hand
a woman holding a cell phone in her right hand
Who Was the First Black Person to Win an Oscar? Hattie McDaniel’s Legacy
Who Was the First Black Person to Win an Oscar? Hattie McDaniel’s Legacy
four people in suits holding their oscars
four people in suits holding their oscars
Black Media History ✊🏿 (@BlackMediaHub) on X
Black Media History ✊🏿 (@BlackMediaHub) on X