African Americans Win Top Oscar Honors
The Oscars showcased Black excellence on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Spike Lee
Spike Lee won his first Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for “BlacKkKlansman.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Regina King
Regina King wins for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for “If Beale Street Could Talk.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Mahershala Ali
Mahershala Ali accepted the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for “Green Book.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Hannah Beachler, Jay Hart
Jay Hart, right, and Hannah Beachler accepted the award for best production design for “Black Panther.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)