Russell Simmons began ”correcting” the Academy Awards’ lack of diversity last night with his inaugural All Def Movie Awards. The event was to “celebrate the uncelebrated” against the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. The last-minute awards were hosted by comedian Tony Rock at Hollywood’s Lure Nightclub. Host Tony Rock (Chris Rock brother) started the show by stating “This is not a […]
In a recent interview with The Real, Janet Hubert expressed her admiration for Jada Pinkett Smith's artistry: "I respect Jada highly. I respect her skill, I respect her as an artist, I respect her as an actress, very much."
The only woman of color to win the Academy Award for Best Actress speaks out.
The 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place on Saturday and the night proved to be a big one for diversity, Spotlight, and Idris Elba. Most of the awards won by people of color were for television performances, but Idris Elba shined bright throughout the evening. Although the actor didn’t receive an Oscar nod this year, […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled new plans to increase diversity among the Academy's membership.
They are planning to make changes in an effort to diversify their board and nominations in the future.
Jada Pinkett Smith acknowledged President Cheryl Boone Isaacs' plan to ensure The Academy includes more diversity amongst it's membership
Black filmmakers and thespians are calling for the community to stand in our power and no longer look to White award shows for validation.
Actress and producer Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media to express her disappointment
The Academy, as always, ignored some of the stellar work by Black filmmakers and thespians this year.
