Legendary actor Sidney Poitier portrayed Black men with the dignity they have off screen Not only did Sidney Poitier, who has died at 94 years old, open doors. He also played characters that ...

Harry Belafonte was the first Black person in entertainment history to win an Emmy Award in 1960. Six years earlier, the actor, singer and activist also became the first Black man to win a Tony Award.

These 10 black actors were among many others from the ’90s who are icons now (and possibly totally new faces to Generation Zers). Here’s what these heavy-hitters did to earn their roles then ...

He made his first appearance – uncredited – in the teen drama series My So-Called Life in 1994, and carved out a successful catwalk career, working with Hilfiger, Gucci, Versace and Louis Vuitton.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Stacker.com) – Whether it’s a Hollywood film, prime-time television, Broadway, or another form of talent, Black people in the entertainment industry have worked to break bar… ...

The first Black performer to win the Academy Award for best actor, for “Lilies of the Field,” he once said he felt “as if I were representing 15, 18 million people with every move I made.” ...

25 famous Black American actors and their most important roles. Here’s a star-studded list of 25 famous Black actors in Hollywood you should know.