Halle Berry is opening up about being the first — and only — Black woman to have won the Oscar for best actress in the nearly 100-year history of the Academy Awards.

Halle Berry – Never Let Go premiere Berry is hopeful that another Black woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress this year. “I hope this year someone stands next to me.

Halle Berry achieved a historic moment in 2002 when she became the first Black woman to win an Academy Award in the best lead actress category, for her role in “Monster’s Ball.” ...