Frances McDaniel was the first black performer to win an Academy Award . They were n't emotionally engaged in the story . '' Reporter says 2002 was a breakthrough year for black actors . In 80 years , no black actors have been awarded Oscars . There should be a complexity of roles for black actors , professor says .
Frances McDaniel was the first black performer to win an Academy Award . Reporter says 2002 was a breakthrough year for black actors . In 80 years , no black actors have been awarded Oscars . There should be a complexity of roles for black actors , professor says .