He was the only major black actor in the American movie industry at the time.

Much of the conversation has to do with being a black actor.

"For the average black actor, the situation isn't that different than the way it used to be."

It was the first time she saw professional black actors on stage.

That made him the first Black actor to win the award in 36 years.

He was asked anyway: Is it, despite the numbers, a good time to be a black actor?

The 1960s and 70s were lean times for black actors.

He was the first black actor to play the lead role in a weekly series.

It is also the first time a black actor has been in the cast.

Imagine you're a black actor looking for work in Britain.