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Was Ethel Waters the second African American to be nominated for an Academy Award?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Uncertain

  • Never nominated

Answer

Indeed, Ethel Waters holds the distinction of being the second African American to receive an Academy Award nomination. Her nomination came in 1939 for her remarkable performance in the film "Pinky," where she portrayed the struggles of a light-skinned Black woman navigating racial prejudice.
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