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Rev. Al Sharpton puts Oscars "on notice," urges economic boycott

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: President and Founder of the National Action Network Rev. Al Sharpton (R) speaks as Tracy Martin, father of Trayvon Martin who was fatally shot by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in Florida, listens during a news conference April 11, 2012 in Washington, DC. It has been reported that Zimmerman will be charged in the Trayvon Martin shooting according to Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 11: President and Founder of the National Action Network Rev. Al Sharpton (R) speaks as Tracy Martin, father of Trayvon Martin who was fatally shot by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in Florida, listens during a news conference April 11, 2012 in Washington, DC. It has been reported that Zimmerman will be charged in the Trayvon Martin shooting according to Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
By Jennifer Brett
Feb 28, 2016

Rev. Al Sharpton  led an anti-Oscars rally prior to Sunday's ceremony and urges advertisers to pull back, amid controversy over nominees' lack of diversity. "We will put the Academy on notice," said.

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Critics swiftly began blasting the Oscars after this years nominations were announced, over the lack of diversity among acting nominees. #OscarsSoWhite quickly started trending again.

Sylvester Stallone, who claimed a best supporting actor Globe trophy for his role in "Creed," is up for a similar Oscar. The movie's black star and director, Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler, were not among nominees for either a Golden Globe or Oscar.

Idris Elba was up for a supporting-actor Globe for "Beasts of No Nation" but received no Oscars nod.

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