On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel made history as she became the first African American to win an Academy Award with the film, “Gone With the Wind.” McDaniel took home Best Supporting Actress for her role as the Mammy.McDaniel took the stage at the 12th Academy Awards and was the only Black woman in the […]
Author Archives: Sydney Anderson
Hello, my name is Sydney Anderson and I am from the Bronx, New York. I am a senior at Delaware State University, majoring in mass communications with a concentration in convergence journalism. At DSU, I am also a member of the women's lacrosse team. After college, I plan on getting my masters and then becoming a journalist or sports analyst.
