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Famous firsts in black achievement

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Dorothy Dandridge was the first black woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Carmen Jones. Halle Barry would later play Ms. Dandridge and win several awards for her portrayal of the late actress.

Dorothy Dandridge was the first black woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Carmen Jones. Halle Barry would later play Ms. Dandridge and win several awards for her portrayal of the late actress. (Photo by Staff/AFP/Getty Images)

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In 1958, American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was the first black woman to win a Grammy award.

In 1958, American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was the first black woman to win a Grammy award. (Tribune Co. File Photo)

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