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Ariana DeBose Wins Academy Award, First Afro-Latina Oscar Winner

Ariana DeBose won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita in 'West Side Story,' becoming the first Afro-Latina and the first openly queer woman of color to win an acting Oscar. Her victory speech, in which she named her intersecting identities, was widely celebrated as a historic moment of representation.

Events

  1. March 27, 2022
    Ariana DeBose Wins Academy Award, First Afro-Latina Oscar Winner

    Ariana DeBose won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita in 'West Side Story,' becoming the first Afro-Latina and the first openly queer woman of color to win an acting Oscar. Her victory speech, in which she named her intersecting identities, was widely celebrated as a historic moment of representation.

  2. March 27, 2022
    Will Smith Wins Best Actor Oscar for 'King Richard'

    Will Smith won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams, father and coach of Venus and Serena Williams, in 'King Richard.' The win was overshadowed by Smith slapping presenter Chris Rock on stage, creating one of the most discussed moments in Oscar history.

  3. March 24, 2022
    'Atlanta' Seasons 3 and 4 Air to Critical Acclaim

    Donald Glover's surrealist comedy-drama 'Atlanta' returned for its third and fourth seasons after a four-year hiatus, to widespread critical acclaim. Season three's European arc was widely considered the show's most ambitious work, and its finale was hailed as one of television's great series endings.