These 10 black actors were among many others from the ’90s who are icons now (and possibly totally new faces to Generation Zers). Here’s what these heavy-hitters did to earn their roles then ...

Though her win was played as a sign of progress for black actors in America -- "Not only was she the first of her race to receive an Award, but she was also the first Negro ever to sit at an ...

But perhaps the most noticeable and welcome nominations news to take note of is that this year’s list includes a record number of Black actors, with 34.3% of the acting nominees being Black.