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Yes, White People Have Won BET Awards
All the racists and their token black friends (cough Stacey Dash cough) keep telling us that we shouldn't be upset about #OscarsSoWhite. They say that white people don't get to win BET Awards and they're not complaining about it. First of all, that is the definition of complaining. Second of all, it's actually not true that white people haven't won BET Awards. In ...
Why Isn’t Idris Elba A More Respected Actor?
His resume is extensive. He's played award-winning roles both on TV and in movies. Still, I'd argue that he isn't seen to be in the same league as other "big name" actors. If nothing else, Idris Elba is a shining example of hard work and determination paying off. He's done it all, from guest roles on shows like Law & Order and CSI: Miami to starring in his own ...
The 2016 Grammys: An Exercise in Whiteness
During the 2016 Grammys, there was a concerted effort to center whiteness at all costs, further proving that the awards are worth less than their gold-plating. We've been accused of being racists and race baiters a million times. But we're not looking to point out the racial aspects of everything. They are just so unavoidable that we would be dishonest if we ...
The Diversity of the SAG Awards Brought Out the Racism of #SAGsSoBlack
It's always funny to me how racists come out of the woodwork whenever they think they have the least bit of coverage or validity in their bigoted views. And when numerous actors of color were awarded at this past weekend's SAG Awards, they saw it as their opportunity to strike back at #OscarsSoWhite. If they had the ability to logically form an argument, they would ...
Hey Academy: Stop Trotting Out Your ‘Black Friend’ When You’re Wrong
If only the Academy knew that the "one Black friend" rule was revoked at the last Black people meeting. We're not stupid. As minorities, we actually have a solid grasp on what diversity looks like. Stop trying to fool us (and yourselves) into thinking that you are diverse now, because you've included one person that has a touch of melanin or a serious tan. That is ...
The 2016 Oscar Nominations are Proof that the Academy Doesn’t Care About You
I'll repeat it differently: Black people, the Academy doesn't care that you're upset about all the white Oscar nominations. And, frankly, they don't care about you. They really just...don't. I'm sorry to sound like Kanye West's "George Bush doesn't care about Black people" moment circa 2005 but even a broken clock is right twice a day. Hollywood is not ...
The Oscar Academy Changed the Rules But Still Doesn’t Get It
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new measures aimed at making the Oscars more diverse. And a quick look at the "solutions" shows that the Academy is still missing the mark when trying to understand why everyone got upset in the first place. The Academy seems to be obsessed with the makeup of its own body, as if adding more members ...
We Love You Anthony Mackie, But Stop Caping For White People
We all have our opinions about why Selma was snubbed in so many Oscar categories. Here are mine. But Captain America: The Winter Soldierstar Anthony Mackie has found a way to place blame everywhere except where it belongs: with White Hollywood. We love your work Mackie, but it’s becoming difficult to respect you. In an interview with TheGrio.com, Mackie ...
The Real Reason Why “Selma” Got Snubbed in the 2015 Oscars
With Oscars nominations released this week, the world was stunned to see the debut film from talented director Ava Duvernay, Selma, reduced to only 2 nominations (Best Song for “Glory” and Best Picture). While I fully expect “Glory” to take the win (I mean… John Legend), I won’t hold onto hope that Selma will take the most coveted prize of the night. ...