The 1st

Hattie McDaniel: the first black or african american actress or actor to win an Oscar for her supporting roll with "Gone with the Wind."( A great book by the way if you have never read it. )
Her roll may not of been the most dignified (Mammy) and even she herself felt some kinda way when she was not even allowed to accept her award at the show (year 1939). But she knew at that moment in time that she was representing a people and opening the doors for those that have been able to achieve greatness today.
We will pay tribute to you, Sister McDaniel.
Inspiration.