By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
@StacyBrownMedia

(NNPA NEWSWIRE) – The recent unveiling of the 96th Academy Awards nominations brought forth a notable roster of Black talent, marking a significant stride for the industry in recognizing diversity within the film industry.

The list of nominees reveals that, to some degree, the Academy has finally begun to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of African Americans. Danielle Brooks, Sterling K. Brown, Colman Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Jeffrey Wright are among the Black actors grabbing nominations for Hollywood’s most prestigious award. The nod signifies a crucial step towards inclusivity and representation on the grand stage of the Oscars.

Danielle Brooks arrives at the 29th Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Sterling K. Brown arrives at the AFI Awards on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Colman Domingo poses for a Red Carpet portrait at the 75th Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)
Da’Vine Joy Randolph poses in the press room at the 35th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Palm Springs, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Jeffrey Wright arrives at the 29th Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Set to be broadcast on ABC on March 10, the 2024 Oscars ceremony will be a night of celebration, with audiences witnessing a menu that includes Black excellence.

Here’s a closer look at what each of these accomplished individuals has been nominated for:

  • Danielle Brooks
  • Category: Best Actress In A Supporting Role
  • Film: “The Color Purple”
  • Sterling K. Brown
  • Category: Best Actor In A Supporting Role
  • Film: “American Fiction”
  • Colman Domingo
  • Category: Best Actor In A Leading Role
  • Film: “Rustin”
  • Da’Vine Joy Randolph
  • Category: Best Actress In A Supporting Role
  • Film: “The Holdovers”
  • Jeffrey Wright
  • Category: Best Actor In A Leading Role
  • Film: “American Fiction”

The nominations reflect a noteworthy departure from the controversial #OscarsSoWhite movement, indicating the Academy Awards’ progress in recognizing and honoring diverse talent within the industry.

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