Dark haired actresses in their 50s: 59 Photos
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Dorothy Dandridge and the burden of being first Black Best Actress Oscar nominee. The Best Blacktresses: 1950s — Dandridge was the first Black woman nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars, for her groundbreaking role in Carmen Jones. Just 10 years later, she died penniless and all but forgotten.
Krysten Ritter is an accomplished American actress renowned for her captivating black hair. With her pale skin, it makes a striking contrast.
Black Dark-Skinned Actresses
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- Naturi Naughton.
Icons like Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Hattie McDaniel, Bill Cosby, Alvin Childress, and Flip Wilson of the 1950's and 1960's through their portrayal in media brought their experiences through perseverance, strife, and overcoming racism real and allowed for the changes seen today to be made possible.