As you may have seen (or read), this year’s pool of Academy Awards nominees are super white.
The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences didn’t nominate a single person of color for any of the major acting categories, including Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor.
Jada Pinkett Smith took to Twitter to share her thoughts on the matter, which may have been prompted by her husband Will Smith getting snubbed for his role as Dr. Bennet Omalu in Concussion.
At the Oscars…people of color are always welcomed to give out awards…even entertain, (pt. 1)
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) January 16, 2016
But we are rarely recognized for our artistic accomplishments. Should people of color refrain from participating all together? (pt 2)
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) January 16, 2016
People can only treat us in the way in which we allow. With much respect in the midst of deep disappointment.
J (pt 3)— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) January 16, 2016
What do you think? Should people of color boycott The Oscars?
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