#OscarsSoWhite Archives

#OscarsSoWhite Creator April Reign Launches New Initiative to Diversify Hollywood

Selena HillMarch 5, 2018March 5, 2018

by Selena HillMarch 5, 2018March 5, 2018316

April Reign, the social media mastermind behind the viral #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, created an initiative that pairs Hollywood studios and media networks with talent of color...

Arts and Culture

British Academy Awards Makes Big Push for Diversity in Film

Carolyn M. BrownDecember 29, 2016September 23, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownDecember 29, 2016September 23, 2017117

The #OscarsSoWhite controversy came to head in 2016 when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its Oscar nominees and only white actors...

Technology

A Revealing Look at How Blacks Use Technology

Samara LynnOctober 18, 2016September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnOctober 18, 2016September 23, 20172089

A new Nielsen study reveals that African Americans are tech adopters, depend on recommendations of family and friends on which tech to purchase, and use...

Arts and Culture

Top 10 Most Outrageous Chris Rock Oscar Moments

Safon FloydFebruary 29, 2016September 28, 2017

by Safon FloydFebruary 29, 2016September 28, 2017164

BlackEnterprise.com compiled a few of the most memorable Chris Rock quotables from his appearance for your viewing pleasure....

Arts and Culture

[Op-Ed] The Academy Awards and Diversity

BlackEnterprise.comFebruary 25, 2016September 28, 2017

by BlackEnterprise.comFebruary 25, 2016September 28, 2017185

The racial and ethnic composition of the Academy does not reflect the American movie going public. Currently, 94% of the members are white and 73%...

Arts and Culture

The 2016 ABFF Awards: Black Hollywood at its Finest

BlackEnterprise.comFebruary 22, 2016February 14, 2019

by BlackEnterprise.comFebruary 22, 2016February 14, 2019155

It was a night of inspiration and uplift as hundreds of stars from Hollywood gathered at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel for the inaugural ABFF...

Arts and Culture

[WATCH] Kerry Washington and Quincy Jones Presenting at the Oscars

Janell HazelwoodFebruary 5, 2016September 28, 2017

by Janell HazelwoodFebruary 5, 2016September 28, 2017135

After controversy surrounding #OscarsSoWhite, the lineup of presenters who will appear at the upcoming Oscars is becoming more and more diverse....

Arts and Culture

#OscarsSoWhite But GLAAD Awards Embrace Diversity in LGBT Nominees

Carolyn M. BrownFebruary 1, 2016February 14, 2019

by Carolyn M. BrownFebruary 1, 2016February 14, 2019127

The names and shows to be honored this year at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards were recently announced and are not void of a...

News

SAG Awards: Diversity is All the Buzz

Cristie LeondisFebruary 1, 2016September 28, 2017

by Cristie LeondisFebruary 1, 2016September 28, 201799

While the casts of 'Spotlight' and 'Downton Abbey' won the top awards, the topic of diversity really took the spotlight at the 2016 SAG Awards....

Lifestyle

BE Modern Man Honors Our Black Oscar Winners Through the Years

Tyrus TownsendFebruary 1, 2016

by Tyrus TownsendFebruary 1, 2016619

(Image of Chris Rock courtesy of ABCNews.go.com) 30 years ago, while presenting at the 58th annual Academy Awards, Eddie Murphy boldly and confidently spoke these...