Actors Criticize 'White' Oscars for Lack of Diversity

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For the second year in a row, the Oscar nominations failed to recognize any minority actors. As a result, some well-known actors and filmmakers are refusing to attend the Academy Awards ceremony this year. They are calling for a boycott. Find additional details in this NYT article. 

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Actor John Krasinski (L) and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announce the nominees for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role during the nominations announcements for the 88th Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif