96th Academy Awards featured several Black nominees, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, with American Fiction competing for Best Picture.

96th Academy Awards saw several Black stars nominated for their roles, including Danielle Brooks, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Sterling K. Brown, Colman Domingo, and Jeffrey Wright. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the ceremony, where American Fiction, directed by Cord Jefferson, competed for Best Picture against Oppenheimer and Barbie. Presenters included Zendaya, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Mahershala Ali, and Lupita Nyong'o, while Jon Batiste performed.

March 11, 2024
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