2. Hattie believed that her winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress was...

Discussion on The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate - Together We Read's March 2025 book club pick! The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate offers a vivid portrait of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Oscar winner whose historic triumph was followed by career struggles, public criticism, and personal heartbreak. Navigating racism, rejection from both Black and White communities, and the so-called “Oscar curse,” Hattie fought to carve out space for herself and future generations of actors. This powerful novel captures her resilience, ambition, and determination to succeed against all odds.
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Re: 2. Hattie believed that her winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress was...

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I think she was a mix of both. Realistically, the award absolutely should have opened the doors to many new roles in many new films. Unfortunately, being a black woman in the US, especially at that time, would slam many of those doors before they were opened more than a sliver.
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