Black Fact = 1947 (March 21) – James Baskett Wins Academy Award.
In 1947 James Baskett(1904-1948)was given a Special Academy Award for his part in Disney’s “Song Of The South”. He was the second American of African decent to recieve an Academy Award. Baskett was also the first American of African decent hired by Disney. Unfortunately Baskett was unable to attend the premiere in Atlanta because he was unable to get accommodations.
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