(KSNW) — In 1940, Wichita native Hattie McDaniel became the first Black ... including not being allowed to go to the premiere of “Gone With the Wind,” not being allowed to be buried in ...
continuing a legacy that began with trailblazing performer and Hollywood legend Hattie McDaniel in 1940. Bassett is nominated for Best Supporting Actress, the same category in which McDaniel won ...