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New book examines black women's film stardom

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NEW YORK -Dorothy Dandridge was the first black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. Almost a half century passed before another black woman — Halle Berry — won the award.
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2009-10-19 02:14:39

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Dorothy Dandridge was the first black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. Almost a half century passed before another black woman _ Halle Berry _ won the award.