#OscarsSoWhite: Spike Lee Is Also Boycotting the ‘Lilly White’ Oscars [Video]
BY: Denver Sean
Published 9 years ago
Jada Pinkett Smith has company in her mission to boycott the Oscars for its lack of diversity this year.
Spike Lee says while he supports Chris Rock, Reggie Hudlin, and Pres. Cheryl Boone Isaacs — he simply can’t support this year’s ceremony.
He took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the matter, saying:
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“It’s No Coincidence I’m Writing This As We Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday. …For Too Many Years When The Oscars Nominations Are Revealed, My Office Phone Rings Off The Hook With The Media Asking Me My Opinion About The Lack Of African-Americans And This Year Was No Different. For Once, (Maybe) I Would Like The Media To Ask All The White Nominees And Studio Heads How They Feel About Another All White Ballot. If Someone Has Addressed This And I Missed It Then I Stand Mistaken.”