The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, have been criticized for their lack of diversity and representation of Black talent throughout its history. While there have been notable Black winners of Oscars, such as Hattie McDaniel becoming the first Black person to win an Academy Award for her supporting actress role in "Gone with the Wind" in 1940, overall, the recognition of Black talent in the film industry has been limited.

It wasn't until the 21st century that we started to see more diversity in the list of nominees and winners at the Oscars. In 2002, Halle Berry made history by becoming the first and only Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Monster's Ball."

The lack of representation at the Oscars led to the #OscarsSoWhite movement in 2015, which highlighted the underrepresentation of people of color, particularly Black individuals, in the film industry. This movement sparked conversations and actions within the Academy to address the lack of diversity in its nominations and voting processes.

Over the years, more Black filmmakers, actors, and technicians have been recognized at the Academy Awards, but there is still progress to be made in terms of fully representing the rich diversity of talent within the industry. The Academy continues to face criticism and calls for reform to ensure equal opportunities and recognition for Black artists in the film industry.