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Happy birthday to pioneering actress Dorothy Dandridge!

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Only 1 woman of color has won the Oscar for Best Leading Actress in 95 years. Halle Berry for Monster’s Ball in 2002, 21 years ago. 14 Black women, one child of color have been nominated in 95 years. Numbers don’t lie. 1954- Dorothy Dandridge for Carmen Jones. 1972- Cicely Tyson for Sounder. 1972- Diana Ross for Lady Sings the Blues. 1974- Diahann Carroll for Claudine. 1985- Whoopi Goldberg for The Color Purple. 1993- Angela Bassett for What’s Love Got to Do with It. 2001- Halle Berry for Monster’s Ball. 2009- Gabourey Sidibe for Precious. 2011- Viola Davis for The Help. 2012- Quvenzhane Wallis for Beasts of the Southern Wild. 2016- Ruth Negga for Loving. 2019- Cynthia Erivo for Harriet. 2020- Andra Day for The United States vs. Billie Holliday. 2020- Viola Davis for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. The fact, Chinonye Chukwu’s beautifully made, historically relevant and important film, Till and The Woman King got no nominations speaks volumes. Till about a mother whose horrific loss sparked the civil rights movement. Representation matters, and the Academy failed again to recognize powerful Black female lead films with uncomfortable truths. #oscars2023 #lackofrepresentation #till #chinonyechukwu #dorothydandridge #carmenjones #cicelytyson #sounder #dianaross #ladysingstheblues #diahanncarroll #claudine #whoopigoldberg #thecolorpurple #angelabassett #whatslovegottodowithit #halleberry @halleberry #gaboureysidibe #precious @violadavis #violadavis #quvenzhanéwallis #beastsofthesouthernwild @iamquvenzhane #ruthnegga #loving #cynthiaerivo @cynthiaerivo #harriet #andraday #theusvsbillieholiday #violadavis #maraineysblackbottom #danielledeadwylersnubbed https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2BYEru8Jw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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iconic cinematic red dresses from ModernGurlz video pt 2.

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Dorothy Dandridge

Her Accomplishments

Dorothy Dandridge was a groundbreaking actress, singer, and dancer who broke down barriers and paved the way for future generations of black performers. Here are some of her notable accomplishments:

First African American woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award: In 1955, Dandridge was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in "Carmen Jones," becoming the first African American woman to receive the honor. Although she did not win, her nomination was a historic moment for black actresses in Hollywood.

Pioneering Career in Hollywood: Dandridge was one of the first African American women to have a successful career in Hollywood. She appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout the 1940s and 1950s and was a popular nightclub performer.

Breakthrough role in "Carmen Jones": Dandridge's breakthrough role was in the 1954 film "Carmen Jones," which was a critical and commercial success. Her performance as the title character, a seductive and complex woman, earned her widespread praise and acclaim.

Advocate for Civil Rights: Dandridge was an advocate for civil rights and used her platform to speak out against discrimination and racism. She refused to perform in segregated venues and was a supporter of the Civil Rights Movement.

Cultural Icon: Dandridge's beauty, talent, and style made her a beloved cultural icon. She was known for her glamorous fashion sense and was a trailblazer for black beauty standards in Hollywood.

Influence on future generations: Dandridge's impact on Hollywood and black culture continues to be felt today. She broke down barriers and opened doors for future generations of black performers, inspiring countless artists to follow in her footsteps.

Legacy: Dandridge's legacy as a pioneering actress, singer, and dancer has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She remains a symbol of black excellence and empowerment, inspiring people to pursue their dreams and overcome obstacles.

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Harry Belafonte Inspired Vector Poster

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Dorothy Dandridge, “Carmen Jones”

1954

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Dorothy Dandridge, “Carmen Jones”

1954

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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the iconic Dorothy Dandridge, the first african-american star to be nominated for an oscar as a leading actress. She was a true trailblazer 👏🏻❤️ #dorothydandridge #carmenjones #trailblazer #africanamericanstar #100yearsofdorothydandridge #AlejandroMogolloArt https://www.instagram.com/p/CkvkOoFI20W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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RIP to this Queen 👑 We also lost the infamous and glamorous, Dorothy Dandridge on this day in 1965. She may have passed more than 50 years ago but she broke glass ceilings for women such as Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, Nia Long and even Diahann Carrol, who in turn have helped create even more Black actresses with more opportunities today. One of the Grandmothers of Black Actresses. #DorothyDandridge, also referred to as the "Black Marilyn Monroe" was the most popular actress of color in Hollywood in the 1950's. She's the first #Black woman to ever be nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards (Oscars). That infamous lead role in the film "Carmen Jones" made her a legend. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father was #European #British & #AfricanAmerican. Her mother was African American, her family being from #Jamaica. Family rumors claimed she had #Spanish #Mexican & #NativeAmerican ancestry too. True or not, Dorothy acknowledged her heritage by saying “If I am in any way a symbol, it stems from my being a #mixed American. The melting pot characteristics are written into my features.” She states this in her autobiography called Everything and Nothing. To me, the title has more than one meaning. She was more than one thing to many people all at the same time. ����🎬🏴🏳️ #rip #ripdorothydandridge #actress #dorothyjeandandridge #marilynmonroe #carmenjones #halleberry #introducingdorothydandridge (at 1950s Glam) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiRQESVutE5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The handsome Harry Belafonte, famous for the song ‘Island in the Sun’ and many others. He had a distinctive hairline when young. Looking great at 94 years old. Image originally posted by Quam Pham on Facebook. #harrybelafonte #islandinthesun #musician #music #carmenjones #calypso #mamaafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgx1EThwrv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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My favorite singer, Janet Jackson, paying homage to Dorothy Dandridge in 1995. Did you know she owns the rights to her life story? She didn't get the part and Halle Berry did but Janet still paid tribute to her, in her music video, "Twenty Foreplay". #dorothydandridge #carmenjones #janetjackson #birthdaygirl https://www.instagram.com/p/CWEcLCrPgV8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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👽#dorothydandridge "Happy birthday" #ISIS #goddess ☀🐃 (#NOAH / #GOD ) #horus #ALPHA #Sphinx #aquarius #carmenjones ##carmen #love #art #dorothydandridge #poetry #creator #blackgirlmagic #anythingfortheart #billieholiday #theronettes #pamgrier #josephinebaker #donyaleluna #fridakhalo #salvadordali #valleyofthedolls #marilynmonroe #jimihendrix #she #gadepowem #bhfypnf https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-mVKaA3A6/?igshid=1mgufq07iuurz

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#Yaaaoooo the regal Dianhann Carroll a true Queen who graced our culture with elegance, style and with such class. We thank you.. Rest in power Empress- you will never be forgotten.. • #DiahannCarroll #DominiqueDeveraux #CarmenJones, #Claudine, #PorgyAndBess https://www.instagram.com/p/B3PaJC6g-tb/?igshid=1tsyvypeipqr6

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"If Carmen succeeds in really establishing me, perhaps I can build up the kind of balanced career I’ve always longed for—a few pictures a year, recordings, and some sort of permanent social life there at home."-Dorothy Dandridge

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Happy 96th Birthday to the incomparable, Dorothy Dandridge! Man, I wish the world had given her her flowers while she was here! I might fight anyone who calls her the "Black Marilyn Monroe." She was more than her beauty. She was more than her pain. She was unapologetically dope!! Wish more people knew of her dopeness. #dorothydandridge #Legend #GOAT #AngelFace #CarmenJones #greatness #Searsly #BlackExcellence #happybirthdaydorothydandridge #BrightRoad #CowCowBoogie https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9xYAYA1rWGTEMxy9pd11iHEe8wTvLElACwGw0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gj564loks86