02/23/2026
Celebrating Black History Month with a spotlight on Hattie McDaniel! Hattie McDaniel was a trailblazing African-American actress and singer, best known for her groundbreaking role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind" (1939). Although McDaniel faced many barriers, she still became the first African American to win an Academy Award, earning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her iconic performance.