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The Oscars Are Still So White

When the 94th Academy Awards take place on March 27, 2022, its efforts for diversity – and its shortcomings –…
by Frederick Gooding, Jr., Dr. Ronald E. Moore Professor of Humanities and African American Studies, Texas Christian University
03.26.22
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All The Black 2021 Oscar Nominees

Makers in Black hollywood received several nominations for their roles in front of and behind the camera with some of…
by Charise Frazier
09.30.21
92nd Annual Academy Awards - Press Room

Black People Winning Academy Awards, By The Numbers

#OscarsSoWhite creator April Reign live-tweeted the Oscars with some timely statistics about Black people winning Academy Awards through the decades…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.07.21
59th GRAMMY Awards - Press Room

Beyoncé Was Robbed! Why Black Artists Should Boycott…

The Grammy Awards, and pretty much any other “mainstream” (read white dominated) music awards show, tends to give black artists…
by Angela Bronner Helm
02.14.17
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Black Hollywood Now: Black Film, By The Numbers

 
by NewsOne Staff
02.08.17
88th Oscars Nominations Announcement

The Nominees Are In: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis…

Announcements broke from normal tradition as the names were announced via live feed broadcasted on the morning news shows such…
by NewsOne Staff
01.24.17
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HelloBeautiful Salutes Black Female Gamechangers With Annual ‘Women…

In the centuries since our long, tireless walk to freedom began, Black women have been the beating heart of the…
by Allison McGevna
04.29.21
88th Annual Academy Awards - Show

WATCH: Stacey Dash Reads Mean Tweets About Awkward…

As host of the 88th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, actor Chris Rock tackled diversity in Hollywood, delivering a…
by NewsOne Staff
03.21.16
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The Way Too Short List Of Black Oscar…
by Kai Miller
02.26.16

Still No Oscar? 8 Black Actors Who Should…

This year's #OscarsSoWhite controversy has sparked a lot of conversation about actors and actresses (past and present) who should have…
by Kiyonna Anthony
04.29.21
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New Study Reveals Hollywood’s Diversity Problem Is At…

On Tuesday's edition of NewsOne Now, Roland Martin; NPR TV Critic, Eric Deggans; Associate Editor at The Root, Danielle Belton;…
by NewsOne Now
04.10.18
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Black History Month: Black Movie Directors & Producers

Here, we celebrate a few of our favorite Black producers and directors who are making sure our stories are told…
by Desire Thompson
02.23.16

Will Smith Speaks On “Aunt Viv” Drama, Boycotting…

Twenty-five years later, we finally know how Will Smith felt about the sudden switch-up of Aunt Viv.
by Bruce Goodwin II
02.09.16
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“It’s Called Show Business, It Should Be Called…

With so much attention being paid to the #OscarsSoWhite controversy and the Academy Awards, Roland Martin and NewsOne Now shifted the…
by Kenon White
04.05.18
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NEWS ROUNDUP: Janet Hubert Respects Jada Pinkett Smith…

In a recent interview with The Real, Janet Hubert expressed her admiration for Jada Pinkett Smith's artistry: "I respect Jada…
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
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NEWS ROUNDUP: Academy Addresses “Straight Outta Compton” Oscars…

Straight Outta Compton’s Oscars snub was one of the factors that brought attention to the Academy Awards’ lack of diversity…
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
88th Oscars Nominations Announcement

Academy Takes “Historic Steps” In Effort To Increase…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled new plans to increase diversity among the Academy's membership.
by Desire Thompson
01.23.16
The 16th Annual Wall Street Project Gala Fundraising Reception

Deja Vu? Rev. Jesse Jackson Talks #OscarsSoWhite &…

Watch Roland Martin and Rev. Jesse Jackson discuss the #OscarsSoWhite protest action in the video clip above, and then watch…
by Kenon White
03.15.18
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#OscarsSoWhite By The Numbers: Breaking Down The Bunche…

Dr. Darnell Hunt, Director of the Bunche Center at UCLA, joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss Hollywood’s diversity numbers behind…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
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The Oscars’ Black President “Heartbroken” Over Lack Of…

Cheryl Boone Isaacs issued a statement over the weekend after Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith called for an Oscars…
by BlogXilla
06.19.19