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[Vonc2002]

You guys do not see the bigger picture. Oscars write history. They are what will remain.

When people look back at cinematic accomplishments of human kind, they will see nothing but white people which will further cement and perpetuate the notion of white supremacy for the future.

am mean, you'll be presented as "Academy award winner _______ " for the rest of your career and that sounds really cute but most people can't name who won for any of the major categories in any specific year. 

and like Viola said, the issue isn't the awards...it's the studios and overwhelmingly Caucasian folks behind the scenes that need to be examined.

Yumz, I don't know shit about science or scientific people or who invented what, so what I will do is go down all the Noble prize winners, as the starting point of my research. You want to know what good R&B of the 80's was like many people are going to start with the Grammys. And believe me lots of old 40's movies would be forgotten by had it not been for the Oscar. Any Oscar winner will forever be remembered, as the institution as of now has outlived any actor. This has political magnitude. Oscars will be covered in books about Human culture etc.

Either you devalue the Oscar by taking its credibility and giving it a bias/racist reputation or you make sure you get included because in a 100 years people will have forgotten Gabrielle Union, but probably still remember Halle Berry or hell Jennifer Hudson. Because the Oscar will still be around. I only know Hattie McDaniels cause she won.

well, of course you remember Hattie and Halle because they were historic wins. I just don't see the need for validation from awards or a pat on the back from a committee of white people.

Sorry 

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[tigernathan]

OH, PLEASE! What'll be remembered
The actors, singers, performers, etc we regard as great are not even awarded performers. Halle Barry was the first black women to win an academy award for a leading role, Diana Ross doesnt even have a grammy. You do the work because u love it. If ur waiting around to be validated thats on u. Screaming about white men and white supremacy but waiting around for that same white man to tell u good job nigger
If ur so concerned about great black performers why not look to who we award and hold an NAACP award in such high regard.
Trying to preach about black history and using a white man's award in the process, please.

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This is how I feel too.

[yummy]

The problem is Hollywood not hiring black actors in movies and creating for them. The academy can only do so much. There needs to more roles (oscar bait roles) and people willing to hire black actors for huge money making franchises and stuff.

Right, the Oscars are a small piece of a larger picture and protesting over not being nominated isn't the only thing you should be doing to get more stories told.

[SouravMay]

OH, PLEASE! What'll be remembered
The actors, singers, performers, etc we regard as great are not even awarded performers. Halle Barry was the first black women to win an academy award for a leading role, Diana Ross doesnt even have a grammy. You do the work because u love it. If ur waiting around to be validated thats on u. Screaming about white men and white supremacy but waiting around for that same white man to tell u good job nigger
If ur so concerned about great black performers why not look to who we award and hold an NAACP award in such high regard.
Trying to preach about black history and using a white man's award in the process, please.

I never said I seek white validation.

Either you destroy the Oscar's reputation or you make sure you are part of it.

But if you keep it this way, white people will have tons of heroes to look up too and blacks will look like flops in the future.

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The hashtags and social media trends are making a difference. People like throw out alternatives of what "we should be doing" but aren't themselves assisting in making a difference.

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No it's not.

Are you kidding me we wouldn't be having this discussion if it wasn't for individuals on Social media bringing up the fact that there were no black people nominated at all

Discussions and moaning isn't making a difference. This parody is proof. They're laughing.

Okay girl.


You really need to pick a stance and stick to it. All this back and forth shit is late.

[RAY7]

The problem is Hollywood not hiring black actors in movies and creating for them. The academy can only do so much. There needs to more roles (oscar bait roles) and people willing to hire black actors for huge money making franchises and stuff.

Right, the Oscars are a small piece of a larger picture and protesting over not being nominated isn't the only thing you should be doing to get more stories told.

thats true but it is a start
why criticize it? That's so counterproductive

[yummy]

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/magazine/the-misadventures-of-issa-rae.html?_r=0

This article perfectly sums up Hollywood's issue with diversity and it doesn't really have shit to do with who the academy is giving awards to

[tigernathan]

Screaming about white men and white supremacy but waiting around for that same white man to tell u good job nigger
If ur so concerned about great black performers why not look to who we award and hold an NAACP award in such high regard.
Trying to preach about black history and using a white man's award in the process, please.

This perfect response

[SouravMay]

I like that the Oscars now have a slightly bad ring to their name. It takes away from their credibility. Because as of now, if you like it or not, they make up the most prestigious and esteemed Award for theatrical excellence in the world.

It is an important matter. Just like who wins Olympic Gold and who discovers the moon or who built the pyramids.

[AIDS!]

We need our own writers and studios and our own platforms.
All these awards were created for whites by whites, we always cackle and devalue our own accomplishments and platforms for the whities.

[tigernathan]

The hashtags and social media trends are making a difference. People like throw out alternatives of what "we should be doing" but aren't themselves assisting in making a difference.

d

No it's not.

Are you kidding me we wouldn't be having this discussion if it wasn't for individuals on Social media bringing up the fact that there were no black people nominated at all

Discussions and moaning isn't making a difference. This parody is proof. They're laughing.

Okay girl.


You really need to pick a stance and stick to it. All this back and forth shit is late.

I've BEEN saying this Oscars outrage is stupid so wtf are you talking about

There's no back and forth shit.

Niggers look stupid rn bitching about the Oscars.

[asdfghjkl]

OH, PLEASE! What'll be remembered
The actors, singers, performers, etc we regard as great are not even awarded performers. Halle Barry was the first black women to win an academy award for a leading role, Diana Ross doesnt even have a grammy. You do the work because u love it. If ur waiting around to be validated thats on u. Screaming about white men and white supremacy but waiting around for that same white man to tell u good job nigger
If ur so concerned about great black performers why not look to who we award and hold an NAACP award in such high regard.
Trying to preach about black history and using a white man's award in the process, please.

[RekeRig]

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This black thing is so late  Kill it with fire.

Nothing blacker than the rings around your neck and eyes sootie

Now just admit you defend rapists and ill let go of that nappy ass brillo pad

this is so off topic

Can u do this somewhere else

Rig please  with that bias ass shit.

You always down my neck but never say shit to the ones that start with me

If you wanna play hero apply that shit to everybody.

i quoted you, but that was for everyone

I know Bsource is kinda known for thread derailment but it can kinda be annoying in certain threads. You don't have to engage with iman every time

[yummy]

The problem is Hollywood not hiring black actors in movies and creating for them. The academy can only do so much. There needs to more roles (oscar bait roles) and people willing to hire black actors for huge money making franchises and stuff.

Right, the Oscars are a small piece of a larger picture and protesting over not being nominated isn't the only thing you should be doing to get more stories told.

thats true but it is a start
why criticize it? That's so counterproductive

I'm not trying to begrudge anything (even though that seems like it), I just think it's tacky in general when someone complains over not being rewarded. Like, where do you get the nerve 

I feel the same way when artists get on twitter and complain over not being nominated for a Grammy.

[SouravMay]

Screaming about white men and white supremacy but waiting around for that same white man to tell u good job nigger
If ur so concerned about great black performers why not look to who we award and hold an NAACP award in such high regard.
Trying to preach about black history and using a white man's award in the process, please.

This perfect response

As of now the Oscar does not have the sub-category "white", so the argument fails. You would have to paint the Oscars with a brush, that makes the general public acknowledge it as a white for white niche Award, that would be a great step, to further the acknowledgement of black acting and film making.