No, a Black woman has never won the Academy Award for Best Director.
While there have been numerous Black women nominated for Best Director, including:
- Ava DuVernay for "Selma" (2015)
- Gina Prince-Bythewood for "The Woman King" (2023)
- Dee Rees for "Mudbound" (2018)
None have yet won the prestigious award.
This lack of representation is a significant issue in the film industry, highlighting the need for greater inclusion and diversity.
