Viola Davisis making history.
The actress was just nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her role inMa Rainey’s Black Bottom.
AsGlamourpointed out, this makes her the first Black woman to be nominated twice in that category.
That’s not the only way her most recent Oscar nod makes history, though.
While it’s a career milestone for Davis, it’s also bittersweet.
This isn’t the first time Viola Davis has made acting history
Davis has made history before.
You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there."
Davis has long been outspoken about the challenges facing Black actors.
