171K views · 3.6K reactions | Sidney Poitier, a beloved Hollywood icon and champion of civil rights, has died at 94. Poitier was the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor | NowThis | Facebook

2.7M views · 121K reactions | Sidney Poitier speaks to media | Wayne Dupree Show | Facebook

In 1967, America was at the height of the civil rights movement and the country's biggest star was Sidney Poitier. With the release of three films that year: TO SIR WITH LOVE, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT and GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?, he was at the top of his game. #BlackHistoryMonth #LetsMovie | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

10K reactions · 1.1K shares | Rest in peace: legendary actor, director, and diplomat Sidney Poitier. | American Masters | Facebook

Trailblazer Sidney Poitier becomes the first Black actor to win Best Actor at the 36th Academy Awards for his performance as Homer Smith in ‘Lilies of the Field.’ Sidney was first nominated for Best Actor at the 31st Academy Awards for his performance as Noah Cullen in ‘The Defiant Ones.' Over his lifetime, he became known for brilliant performances on the screen and the stage as well as his remarkable humanitarian accomplishments. In recognition of his achievements, Sidney was awarded an Honora

23K views · 3 comments | Sidney Poitier made history and changed Oscars the moment he became the first Black performer to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964 at the 36th Academy Awards. ❤️ What’s your favourite Oscar moment? Share with us! ⬇️ Watch the 95th Academy Awards Sun. March 12 at 8pm ET on @ctv. (Courtesy of A.M.P.A.S.) #oscars #oscars2023 #movie #oscar1964 #SidneyPoitier #history #historical #BestActorAward | etalk | Facebook