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  • Actress speaks up about Chauvin verdict at Oscars

    Actress Regina King and other black actors and directors brought up police brutality against blacks during the Oscars. King said if the verdict had gone differently against former Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted on three counts of killing George Floyd, “I might have traded in my heels for marching boots.” The Associated…

  • Black actress Viola Davis receives Hasty Pudding Award

    The actress who has received the most Oscar nominations for a black woman has just received a Hasty Pudding Award. Viola Davis, famous for her roles in movies depicting racial issues, was given the award by Harvard University. The Associated Press has the story: Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year Award goes to Viola Davis…

  • Oscars start to welcome the disabled as times change

    Hollywood hasn’t always treated the disabled well, but things may be changing as the Oscars welcome the disabled, including making the podium accessible for them. There are multiple movies involving the disabled up for Oscars this year. The Associated Press has the story: Disabled hope Hollywood is finally welcoming them as they prepare for the…

  • Less interest in the Oscars this year?

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the trend toward streaming services instead of the big screen, fewer people are tuning in to big shows like the Oscars. The Academy Awards used to draw 35 to 45 million viewers, but last year that number dipped to only 23.6 million viewers. The Associated Press has the story:…