A History of African-Americans and the Oscars

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Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington is the first Black actor to receive two best supporting actor nominations -- 1987's Cry Freedom and 1989's Glory. He has since become the second African American to win an award for Best Actor (2001's Training Day). Washington will have a chance to win a second statuette this year, as a Best Actor nominee for Flight. (Photo: Getty Images)

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