LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black man to win best costume design.

The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, celebrated the year’s cinematic achievements.

Paul Tazewell, who graduated from UNCSA in 1986, is the first Black man to receive the award for costume design ...

"Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell is reflecting on his historic Oscar win. Tazewell, who became the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design on Sunday night, took to Instagram on ...

"We kind of knew he had talent, but we didn't have an idea of the level of genius," says Linda Brown, Tazewell's aunt.

Awards season ended on Sunday as the 97th Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Much of the ceremony went ...

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The Artistry of Costume in Oz,’ a collection of costumes from the new film, opened Jan. 15 at the Arlington Museum of Art.

Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2. The momentous achievement marks a significant milestone in the ...

“Wicked”’s second award went to costume designer Paul Tazewell, who became the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best ...

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Paul Tazewell, who graduated from Buchtel High School, made history, becoming the first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design.