15 Great Black Performances Completely Overlooked By The Oscars
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Deron Dalton
Queen Latifah, Set It Off
Queen Latifah sealed the deal as a serious dramatic actress with this role — while starring in the sitcom, Living Single. You would think this performance would translate into some Oscar praise, but no. Her lesbian, bank robber turn was ignored — except within black film circles. She would be later nominated for Chicago in 2003.
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