15 Great Black Performances Completely Overlooked By The Oscars

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Claudia McNeil, A Raisin in the Sun

Is it just me or isn’t she underrated? Before Phylicia Rashad stepped foot into the role, McNeil played Lena Younger. And helped bring forth one of the greatest mother-son duo performances to screen. OK, the best. With Poitier, she carried this film. The Golden Globes realized that, why couldn’t the Oscars?

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