Russell Simmons Launches All Def Movie Awards: ‘Not the Black Oscars, But They Could Be’
Categories include Best Black Surivor, Best Bad Muh F–ka and Best Helpful White Person
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Academy Acting Branch Is 87 Percent White, NY Times Study Finds
The paper also explains just how challenging it will be to diversify membership in wake of #OscarsSoWhite controversy
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11 Best #OscarsSoWhite Memes, GIFs and Photos
Since the Academy failed to nominate a single person of color for this year’s Oscars, memes and gifs with the hashtag have gone viral on social media
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Nick Cannon Shrugs Off #OscarsSoWhite Controversy in Rhyme: ‘Don’t Waste Your Voice, Don’t Waste Your Prayers’ (Video)
The “Chi-Raq” actor rapped about the debate that has led many people like Will Smith and Michael Moore to boycott the award show this year
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Chris Rock ‘Scrapped His Jokes’ After #OscarsSoWhite Controversy
Comedian said, “I’m throwing out the show I wrote and writing a new show,” Academy Awards producer Reginald Hudlin says
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Tyrese Gibson Calls on Chris Rock to ‘Step Down’ as Oscars Host
“Furious 7” star is the latest to weigh in on the controversy surrounding the lack of diversity among this year’s nominees
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Who’s Boycotting Oscars So Far – And Who’s Just Mad (Photos)
Academy members Michael Moore and Spike Lee vow they will not attend the event over lack of diversity among nominees
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Chris Rock, Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer to Headline MLK Celebration
Harlem event “MLK Now” will feature speech reenactments and a panel exploring how Dr. King’s legacy can be applied to today’s social issues
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Black Hollywood Calls Out Oscars for Lack of Diversity: It’s ‘Embarrassing’
“We are rarely recognized for our artistic accomplishments,” Jada Pinkett Smith says as she joins Will Packer and Chris Rock in speaking out
