At the BAFTAs, the n-word was shouted out loud in a crowded auditorium. In The New Yorker, it arrives in illustration.
Excitement is building in Hollywood as an anonymous Oscar ballot obtained by Variety hints at how the race may unfold, with 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' dominating several categories.
For Black people, award shows are like elections; we hope for the best but prepare for the worst, and the upcoming Oscars are no exception.