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Colman Domingo Is Expecting a Call From Barack and Michelle Obama After His Oscar Nomination (Exclusive)

The first-time nominee opened up to ET about being recognized for his role as gay civil rights activist Bayard Rustin in 'Rustin.'

"He's no longer marginalized in history books," he added of his character, a pivotal civil rights leader and advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who helped organize the 1963 March on Washington. "It means so much," Domingo said of the Academy's recognition, "not only as an actor, being a journeyman for 33 years, for representing West Philly and Black folks, and Afro-Latinos and queer people. Rustin was produced in part by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, and the actor joked to ET that he was still waiting for his congratulatory call from the powerful couple.

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