Akron native Paul Tazewell, nominated for an Academy Award for his costume design work for the blockbuster film "Wicked," won his first Oscar Sunday in his second nomination in the category. He became ...

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

The costume designer behind 'Wicked' made history as the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

Tazewell’s history-making work as a costume designer is a major inspiration for Black queer creatives across fashion, Broadway and Hollywood.

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

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

Paul Tazewell becomes the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Costume Design at the 97th Academy Awards, adding to his ...

Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Best Costume Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Outstanding Costume Design for a Play ...

He’s won one Costume Designers Guild Awards and six Emmy awards for his work on the legendary sketch show, which is celebrating its 50th year this week. Calling the cast and crew at NBC’s ...