This Day in Black History: April 10, 1972
On April 10, 1972, Sammy Davis Jr. became the first African-American to host the Academy Awards ceremony. Isaac Hayes became the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song with "Theme From Shaft."
Notable entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. became the first African-American to host the Academy Awards on April 10, 1972. Renowned actors Alan King, Helen Hayes and Jack Lemmon shared hosting duties with Davis at the 44th annual event.
Another Black History moment was made that night when Isaac Hayes won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Theme From Shaft." The singer-songwriter and actor became the first African-American to win that award (or any Academy Award in a non-acting category.)
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Posted By: Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Monday, April 10th 2023 at 9:24AM
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