Sidney Poitier is the first black man to received an Academy Award for best actor in 1963. His meritorious contributions has earned him the Presidential Medal of freedom which is the United States' highest civilian honor. Also, his lifetime achievement in the theater, politics and philanthropy has earned him the respect among all races and cultures. Therefore, I find that Sidney Poitier is important to black history's month.
Mae Jemison is important to black history because she was the first black woman in space.
Because it is important to learn all history that affects us as citizens.
black history is so important because it show the most importan event
i don't know maybe because he just did
Because he is very important in black history.
Sidney poitier was not a slave but he was born into poverty (poor)
He was the first black person to win an academy.
he was the first afro-African American to win a Oscar and one of the best actors of all times
Sidney Poitier
he was the first black person to win a award for acting
Sidney Poitier is an actor and director. On the 13th of April 1964, he became the first black person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Sidney Poitier.
Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier.
Sidney Poitier.
It was Sidney Poitier, who won for his performance in "Lilies of the Field" (1963).
Sidney Poitier is most famous for being the first black actor to win an Academy Award as Leading Actor. He did not attend college. Instead, he spent his early life as a member of the U.S. Army.