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  1. Feb 28, 2017 · Mahershala Ali made history on Sunday night by becoming the first Muslim actor to win an Academy Award. But as the internet exploded with the significance of the moment—a black Muslim accepting...

  2. Feb 27, 2017 · How Mahershala Ali Overcame a Difficult Childhood, Found Islam and Won an Oscar. Inside Mahershala Ali's incredible journey from a difficult childhood to an Oscar nomination

  3. Ali converted to Ahmadiyya Islam in 2000, changing his surname from Gilmore to Ali. In interviews, he has described being the subject of racial profiling at airports and banks following the September 11 attacks .

  4. Feb 27, 2017 · CNN — Of all the memorable moments at the Oscars Sunday night, Mahershala Ali’s win for best supporting actor marked an especially poignant triumph. Ali is the first Muslim actor to take home the...

  5. Feb 27, 2017 · Mahershala Ali has made history as the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar, for his portrayal of a drug dealer in the coming-of-age drama Moonlight. It was also the first time that Ali, who...

  6. Feb 27, 2017 · The night’s first winner was Mahershala Ali for his performance in “Moonlight,” making him the first Muslim actor to win a gold statuette. In his speech, Ali thanked his wife for “being such a soldier” while being pregnant during the making of the film.

  7. Feb 27, 2017 · In a film industry often criticized for exploiting a fear of Muslims, Mahershala Ali received a standing ovation as he achieved a historic feat 20 minutes into Sunday night’s Academy Awards...