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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Credit: Getty Images/AJC file photos
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.
This tweet succinctly captured the sentiments of many:
Rock seems primed for a big night:
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