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Hattie McDaniel: "Sooner or Later" 1946

Today’s Black History Moment is about Hattie McDaniel, an inspiring woman who became the first African-American to receive an Academy Award. Special thanks to Austin Vega for this excellent narration! Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 – October 26, 1952) was born to former slaves in Wichita, Kansas. After the stock market crashed in 1929, McDaniel worked as a waitress in a Milwaukee club where the owner let her take the stage in the evening. In 1934, McDaniel joined the Screen Actors Guild and bega

Hattie McDaniel continues to make history. McDaniel is most famous for her role as Mammy in the movie, Gone with the Wind, which will be inducted into the Black Movie Hall of Fame. Click link for details. Check out photos as well, one photo is from our Doll Expert Debbie Behan Garrett. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/12F9ewACySb/ Hattie McDaniel was born June 10, 1898 in Wichita Kansas. She was an American Actress on stage and film, a singer, songwriter and a bit of a comedienne. Ms. McDaniel's

Hattie McDaniel continues to make history. McDaniel is most famous for her role as Mammy in the movie, Gone with the Wind, which is inducted into the Black Movie Hall of Fame. Check out photos as well, one photo is from our Doll Expert Debbie Behan Garrett. Hattie McDaniel was born June 10, 1898 in Wichita Kansas. She was an American Actress on stage and film, a singer, songwriter and a bit of a comedienne. Ms. McDaniel's was the youngest of thirteen children in a family of performers. Her mothe

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