One look at a dirty belly button is all it takesâall it takes for you to shudder, jump in the shower, and start scrubbing. The RIGHT Way to Clean Your Belly Button One look at a dirty belly button is all it takes for you to shudder, jump in the shower, and start scrubbing. âHealth providers have removed âgrowthsâ from belly buttons that turned out to be a mix of bacteria, dirt, sweat, soap, lotions, and lint,â says Alexandria V. Booth, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist with HealthCare Partners medical group.
Ralph Bunche was the first African American to win the Nobel Peace  Prize. He won the award in 1950 for his work of peacemaking efforts  in Palestine.
Sidney Poitier was the first African American man to win an academy award. He was nominated for the Best Actor award, and he won for his role in Lilies of the Field (1963). Louis Gossett, Jr. was the first African-American to win the Best Supporting Actor award. He won for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982). John Singleton was the first African American nominated for a Best Director Academy Award for his work on Boyz N The Hood (1991) Halle Berry was the first African-American to win the Best Actress award. She won for her role in Monster's Ball (2001). Hattie McDaniel, who won the Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Mammy in Gone With the Wind (1939).