After the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its Oscar nominees in 2016, it faced criticism for a glaring lack of racial diversity. The all-white lineup of nominees in the acting categories prompted the social media trend #OscarsSoWhite and led to a widespread boycott of the prestigious awards ceremony. Progress appeared to have been made this year, with people of color making up almost a third of the total acting nominations. Denzel Washington remains a serious contender for the Best Actor award for his leading role in Fences, while Ruth Negga is in the running for Best Actress with Loving.
While the Academy might have relaxed after avoiding an #OscarsSoWhite resurgence, the ...
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