Jennifer Hudson.

I damn near fell out of the couch when they called her name. I was so happy for her I was crying just as much as her.

Usually I don’t watch the Oscars because, they bore the hell out of me. I mean do I really care about the Best Short Film Animation of a Foriegn Film? Doubtful. But, because I missed Halle, Denzel, Morgan and Jamie win theirs I decided that this time I would not miss the opportunity to see another African-American win. So I popped burned my kettle corn and got cozy just to see if this fabulous woman; who is the personification of faith and determination would take the honors of Best Supporting Actress (although she probably should have gotten the lead title) that she so rightfully deserves and she did!

Way to go J-Hud. You’re a long way from American Idol Ms. Hudson (even though your red carpet outfit was a little “different”). Thank you for paving the way for other African-American actresses of substance and character.

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