The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are prestigious awards given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to honor outstanding achievements in the film industry. Throughout history, there have been many notable moments related to Black history at the Academy Awards.

- Hattie McDaniel made history in 1940 by becoming the first African American to win an Oscar. She won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as Mammy in the film "Gone with the Wind."

- Sidney Poitier became the first African American man to win the Best Actor award in 1964 for his performance in "Lilies of the Field."

- In 2002, Halle Berry made history as the first African American woman to win the Best Actress award for her role in "Monster's Ball."

- In 2017, Mahershala Ali became the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar for his performance in the film "Moonlight."

These are just a few examples of the significant moments in Black history at the Academy Awards, highlighting the talent and contributions of African American actors and filmmakers in the film industry.