Arts & Entertainment Oakland Native Mahershala Ali Becomes Second Ever Black Actor To Win Two Oscars The Oakland-born actor took home the Best Supporting Actor prize for Green Book at the Academy Awards Sunday night, becoming the only black actor besides Denzel Washington to win two Oscars.
Arts & Entertainment East Bay Native Mahershala Ali Takes Home Oscar Gold, Cheered On By Former St. Mary's Teacher Amidst the awkward envelope flub that somewhat dampened a victorious moment for the team behind Moonlight at the Academy Awards last night, it was nonetheless a big night for Best Supporting Actor winner
