“Otherwise known as the ‘White People’s Choice Awards.’” Last night’s 88th annual Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood was hosted by comedian/actor/filmmaker Chris Rock (hosting for his second time), which was rather perfect because the Oscars this year were clouded by some controversy surrounding diversity, or the lack there of, considering there were very few minority nominees. “This is the wildest, craziest, Oscars to ever host because you’ve got all this controversy – no black Oscar nominees,” he started out by stating. Rock addresses the diversity issue, as well as being told to boycott, and then speaks about – very simply – what they want. “We want black actors to get the same opportunities – that’s it.” Watch below. ›››
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