Akron native Paul Tazewell, nominated for an Academy ... a 2022 Oscar for his costume designs for Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Paul Tazewell is the first Black man to win the Oscar for Costume Design. He won an Academy Award on Sunday for his work on "Wicked."

Paul Tazewell, who designed costumes for the film adaptation of “Wicked,” was previously the first Black man nominated for the category for his work on 2021’s “West Side Story.” “This is absolutely astounding. Thank you, Academy, for this ...