The #OscarsSoWhite hashtag has had quite a run since the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences announced this year’s nominations, which included no black actors or directors. Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs today released a statement on the situation, saying she was “heartbroken” and pledged to make “big changes.”
#BREAKING: Academy 'Heartbroken' Over #OscarsSoWhite, Promises 'Big Changes' https://t.co/35ymRusl3m @TheWrap pic.twitter.com/yYdLs9ELwr
— Anita Bennett (@tvanita) January 19, 2016
@tvanita @rebekahwsm @TheWrap But that was the same thing as last year. So.
— Camryn Garrett (@dancingofpens) January 19, 2016
A statement from Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs pic.twitter.com/Nqhgc7sbqG
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 19, 2016
The Academy’s solution has been to diversity its voting membership, but that’s not happening as quickly as the Academy would like.
https://twitter.com/peacelovedixie/status/689290075780308992
@TheAcademy Might also consider taking away voting privileges of members who haven't had a credit in, say, a decade.
— Patrick Hume (@patrickhume) January 19, 2016
@TheAcademy Inclusion, yes, but if the standard is outstanding achievement, race, sex, etc. shouldn't matter.
— Jon Nelson (@jonmnelson) January 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/AdamAtAmetrine/status/689290065684467712
@TheAcademy in 2016 the key is to be proactive instead of reactive. This letter would have been great back in 1952
— Robert Gibson (@MinRobertGibson) January 19, 2016
@TheAcademy Typography choices makes this letter feel like it's from the 50's- not a great look
— Paul Conrad (@_paulcon) January 19, 2016
@TheAcademy Now Cheryl feels the need to speak out! I wonder how long she would've been silent if not for Jada & Spike? #blacktalent
— TJ Terry (@TJTRNPHILLY) January 19, 2016
@TheAcademy create a new award for @jadapsmith and @SpikeLee and call it, The acedemy award for overrated crybabies.
— Kmtok (@Kmtok) January 19, 2016
@TheAcademy @donlemon A day late and a dollar short. Should have handled that last year.
— ThisBlkGirlReads (@dwatson904) January 19, 2016
@TheAcademy @TwitterMovies Thanks for releasing such bullshit on #MLKDay Continue to try to kill the dream!
— Kingston Jael (@kingston_jael) January 19, 2016
@TheAcademy @TheBlazeNOW sad awards matter this much.Most of the world has not seen these movies-or know any of the actors.Nominated or not.
— Tami Farr⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@tamitaylorfarr) January 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/JanMercot/status/689297819849457664
@TheAcademy yeah. We'll see if something is actually done about this.
— Satin (@SatbyNature) January 19, 2016
@TheAcademy @TheBlazeNOW squeaky wheels, eh? Can't wait to see what masterpieces will be recognized going forward.
— Mugatu Official (@jasons6) January 19, 2016
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