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- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@bet/video/7492930971969293611
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-13T22:39:27.000+00:00
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## Caption

On this day in 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first Black person to win an Oscar for Best Actor. Sidney Poitier's Oscar win for "Lilies of the Field" was a breakthrough moment, not just for him, but for the entire landscape of American cinema. He showed the world what Black talent could achieve, and his legacy continues to inspire. Here's to a king who redefined Hollywood and left an indelible mark on Black culture. #SidneyPoitier #BlackHistory #bet #oscars

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