2019 Oscars Make History with 7 Black Winners Seven black men and women took home Academy Awards this year. This is the most since the <br />five black winners in 2017. The Academy had previously been called out for their lack of diversity with #OscarSoWhite. Here’s who made history. Regina King Ruth E. Carter Hannah Beachler Mahershala Ali Peter Ramsey Spike Lee and <br />Kevin Willmott This year’s awards also set a record for the most female winners with a total of 15.
