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In reply to the discussion: Al Sharpton Calls For Emergency Meeting To Address 'Appalling' All-White Oscar Nominees Read more: [View all]Jack Rabbit
(45,984 posts)I pay little attention to Hollywood these days and don't think I could name a film that's come out in the last year, let alone which ones were nominated for Oscars. I suppose there are some performances by an actor of color that are award-worthy. The fact that I can't name one doesn't mean there isn't. Besides, Oscar often gets it wrong and we accept that. The fact that it walked away with with six Oscars doesn't make Forrest Gump a good movie. In fact, I think it's downright dreadful.
I'd rather talk about the emergencies like income inequality, which generally affects all Americans who aren't rich and crooked, but probably affects blacks in particular. Another emergency is the broken justice system, which we all know damn good and well is affecting Afro-Americans adversely. Have an emergency meeting about recalling St. Louis County DA Robert McColluch or what can be done to make the racist New York City union boss Patrick Lynch shut his mouth. I'll pay more attention to that.