Blog 1

In my opinion, awards mean a lot in measuring success of all actors and actresses, so I feel like they are just as important to black actors. To be recognized by the community within which you work should always be an honor, and I think that it does encourage others to become involved knowing that the opportunity is out there for them because others have pioneered and reached success before. With that being said, I think they are important to success and professional legitimization of Black American actors and/or directors but these awards are not the only measure of success in the film industry although they are the most recognized.