I am so excited about the Oscars on Sunday
and will definitely be posted with my favorite snacks in hand; may just
have to make some snicker-doodles. African-American women are not only
making strides in front of the camera; they are changing the dynamics
behind the scenes. Over the next few days, I would like to
celebrate these ladies that are in the shadows. The two women that I
will mention today are history makers in the Category of Costume
Design.
Ruth E. Carter
Ruth E. Carter was the first African American nominated in the category of Best Costume Design in 1992 for designs for
Malcolm X. She was also nominated in 1997 for her designs for
Amistad. One of her most recent contributions to the world of costume design was her work for the 2012
Sparkle remake. Some of her credits include costume design for
Bamboozled,
Crooklyn,
The Fiveheatbeats, and
School Daze.
Sharen Davis
Sharen Davis is truly making a name for herself in Hollywood. She was nominated in the category of Costume Design for
Ray in 2004,
Dreamgirls in 2006, and was recently nominated for Costume Design for the controversial Tarantino film
DJango. Her other credits include costume design for critically acclaimed
The Help, The Pursuit of Happyness, Antown Fisher, and
The Great Debaters.
These ladies continue to contribute to some of the best films in Hollywood. Fingers crossed Sharen Davis will make history and be the First African American to win in the category of Costume Design.
Peace, Love, and History making,
Najeema Iman
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