Dorothy Dandridge's burden as first Black Oscar Best Actress

In 1955, Dorothy Dandridge was the first Black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, for her groundbreaking role in 'Carmen Jones.' Despite the achievement, she died penniless and all but forgotten just 10 years later.

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