Dorothy Dandridge broke down racial barriers and set the path for
black actresses. She became the first black female to be nominated for
an Academy Award in the Best Actress category for her role in Carmen
Jones, and the first black woman to grace the cover of Life magazine.
However, society was unable to fully appreciate Dorothy during her
lifetime simply because of the color of her skin. A legend in every
sense of the word, Dorothy Dandridge will forever remain the epitome
of beauty and grace.
