#OscarsSoWhite

2/16/2016

"Diversity is who we are, inclusion is what we strive for, and communications is what we love." ~Risha Grant

Many black actors and actresses are planning to boycott the Oscars™ this year because of a lack of diversity. As a solution, entertainment mogul, Russell Simmons decided to develop an awards show for people of color. Read about it here.

Instructions: IN NO MORE THAN 10 SENTENCES, briefly explain whether creating an awards show exclusively for people of color and boycotting the historical Oscars™ solves the problem.

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Due: Friday, Feb. 19, 2015 11:59 p.m. CST

Emanuel Sandoval 2nd

2/18/2016 07:46:04 am

First of all why is it only about black people , if the oscar are not diversed enough why dont they also have best asian, hispanic, latino, european actors. The new rewards should also level ground with other races not just blacks. If im wrong correct me, but all i heard was black and white. This to me is not solving the problem.

Z.James 1st

2/19/2016 06:32:27 am

Indeed, just last year a Mexican director won for Best Director, only one other race won that night.

Imani larkin 2nd

2/19/2016 09:48:08 am

I agree with you on the fact that there is not only just two races, there are multiple races in which basically get denied. There are many asian, hispanic, latino, white and black people who make a difference in the media industry... It should not be based on two racial groups.

jalen baker 2nd

2/20/2016 11:29:07 am

Its not always about the black,the Oscar can be earned by actors from any kind of race if they really deserve it.They should change the rules so all the arguing can stop

R. Meekins

2/22/2016 09:43:00 am

I agree, however the article did say people of color not just black people. All colored races are being ignored not just black. I still agree that creating a separate award show will not solve the problem.

Karyna Garcia 1st period

2/18/2016 09:39:35 am

Creating an awards show exclusively for people of color and boycotting the historical Oscars does not solve the problem at all. Honestly, I anything anyone does will not, and can not fix this. People will always find something to criticize. All anyone can do is change how they are, change their mindsets on everything. It is 2016, people should not still be racist. We should have learn to accept everyone by now.

J.Walls

2/19/2016 08:27:32 am

This reply is completely correct. They are not solving anything by creating a show for only colored people. We shouldn't still be racist it is time that we just accept that someone else won that wasn't of your skin color. But, there is a solution no matter how long it takes to find it.

K. Covarrubias 2nd period

2/20/2016 12:02:05 am

I completely agree isn't it time for everyone to accept each other. Creating a new Oscar will only affect it more because races will be separated even more, and what about everyone else that's not black or white don't they also need some recognition.

Z. James 1st

2/19/2016 06:29:40 am

Creating a black awards may solve the probelm now but what will happen when other races get recignition. Although, it sounds like a good idea to black people it'll still make the world more racist today. However, the Academy knew that it was less diversity in the catergories. Instead of them trying to nominate the stereotypical comedic black movies, they need to look at the actors who work hard. Race shouldn't matter when its comes to recignition. We should all support each other no matter what

J.Walls 1st. pd

2/19/2016 08:24:01 am

Boycotting the Oscars is not in turn solving the problem of them being all white. It is more of a retaliation than a solution to the problem at hand. The problem is the Oscars being all white, so find a way to integrate the award show. By Russell Simmons creating a show that is all black they are basically doing the same thing that the Oscars are doing. So creating an all black show shows that they are no better than the other side. It will just continue to be an all white show.

S.Caldwell

2/26/2016 10:03:03 am

Creating a Show of all blacks doing what the whites do on Oscar by Russell Simmons was a good idea,it is showing that white and black are equal and that they can do what the whites do even though they are black,becuase we are the same, all humans.

Imani larkin 2nd period

2/19/2016 09:53:24 am

Boycotting the Oscars is not going to solve ANY problems, why would you want to go back to segregation? If you feel that there is not an even vote on the racial groups in the media industry then making your own group does not justify you none. Making an all black Oscars or an All White Oscar makes no difference because there will still be an uneven/ unfair vote. As actors, actresses, artist , directs, etc... You all know how hard it is in the media industry so instead of making a huge negative commotion, why not encourage the ones who do not win and sit down all as heads and try to come to an understanding instead of throwing a huge media tantrum? Correct me if i am wrong but, that is all this is, which will not solve anything!

Shavaryee Williams 2nd period

2/19/2016 09:07:39 pm

I totally agree with this inference as blacks we fought for us to be togetger and have equal rights,but now we are trying to make our own black oscars with defeats the whole purpose of us veing together as one. This is just a sign to our black actor,actress, and directors to just work harder to get to the top. Instead of throwing a fit that just make pur black community look bad as one, and its time for us to stop and grow up.💯

I. Chancellor 2nd period

2/20/2016 12:41:04 pm

That's right,why would we go back to segregation, where people in the past, sweat blood and tears to be one. It really doesn't make sense to create another group because another group does not accept you. It really would be a unfair vote in the polls, because people would be biased, for example, Cookie and Lyons would dominate the tv section of the show because everybody loves Empire. With all honesty, they probably did this to see what negative reaction the black community was going to have. But, despite this theory,they should go to the Ocars and let the people know, that even though, we were not chosen to get award, we are going to show you that, as African-Americans , you did not get us down. If they would take actions like this, they would make the other racial group be intimidated ,that a black community came together and did not let adversity get them down." Finally, lets understand that when we stand together, we will always win. When men and women stand together for justice, we win. When black, white and Hispanic people stand together for justice, we win." This is a quote by Bernie Sanders. Again,this will not solve anything!

N. Watkins 1st period

2/19/2016 10:18:54 pm

I agree because of the international diversity shown between white and black actors isnt fair. This is a great idea due to the fact that black actor and actress need to be recongnized just as the white actors are. This could start and create a huge movement for black entertainers. The Oscars could eventually link up with this new award show to show the world that equality is real. This situation also reveals that racism is still around, but racism can be defeated with the effort of black and whites.

K. Covarrubias 2nd period

2/19/2016 11:56:38 pm

No it is not a good idea because if blacks are planning to boycott the Oscars, and make one for only one race then it will be the same thing. Different races will still be separated. Their is so many people with different skin color that are working hard its not just about white and black. Haven't anyone thought that hard working people need recognition no matter what traits they have. Their not really fighting for equality, but just for the black.

J. Maple pd. 2

2/20/2016 05:02:38 am

Boycotting the Oscar's will not solve any problems. It will add to the racism. The black actors and actresses who complain about the lack of diversity are just upset they didn't get nominated. And if they truly want to boycott the traditional Oscar's, then it should be for all the other races and not just black people. Also, if they continue to have this "black Oscar's", soon all the other races would want to do their own, and segregation would start all over again. It will start to be the opposite of the brown paper bag test.

Gabrielle Sharp 2nd period

2/20/2016 08:28:47 am

By segregating ourselves, we in turn begin to segregate others. Soon the world will be separated by your ethnicity and everyone will feel the need to separate themselves from other cultures .

Maya Kelly 2nd period

2/20/2016 08:16:06 am

Obviously boycotting the Oscar's will not solve any problems, just make more .people should actually put the race thing behind them and be happy with the color of their skin and the UP's and downs that come with it .people knew what they were doing when they made the all one color awards shows .

Gabrielle Sharp 2nd period

2/20/2016 08:26:12 am

By creating an alternate award show for people of color, we're just making it's ok for them to exclude us. And in turn we're putting ourselves right back on the path of segregation. Instead of excluding another group of people, everybody should be included. Also, by having a 'black' Oscars, you're not really having a fair competition. They're tons of actors in the world so why should they all be considered for an award.

M.meade

2/26/2016 09:46:36 am

I agree by having separated Oscar that will prove nothing and really wouldn't be fair because almost everybody would have won and wouldn't feel like a competition of best actor or actress etc...

Christian Cordero 2nd

2/20/2016 09:11:17 am

Boycotting the Oscar is not solving anything. This would only make us go back to segregation. It is also making more problems of racism. It's not only the whites or blacks putting in hard work and trying to get recognition. Every race/ ethnicity deserves awards if there working hard for it, so there needs to be more equality.

Orlando

2/20/2016 09:16:32 am

I belive that you are right Christian you are verry cool and smart keep it up this is making us more segregated and we need to be toghether as a world no matter our skin color different people of different races all have some real talent.

C Malone 2nd

2/20/2016 10:13:11 am

I disagree because there are hardly any black people on the Oscars anyways. So why not make an Oscar that's fair and equal

C Malone 2nd

2/20/2016 10:11:50 am

Many different races have awards for their style of fimls. The Oscars were found by white people, the people who nominate actors/actresses most likely wouldn't watch movies like "Friday" or "The Ride Along" Therefore, we should have Oscars based on our style of movies

J. Maple pd 2

2/20/2016 10:48:39 am

I disagree, because Oscar deserving actors and actresses don't just star in their own style of movies. They're diverse in their acting styles. And whose to say that people wouldn't watch movies like "Friday" or "Ride Along"? It shouldn't matter what type ofsstyle the movie is in. If they did an Oscar deserving performance, they could win an Oscar

Estevan Salas 1st

2/20/2016 11:14:18 am

I completely agree that all because the movies that we enjoy arent there, dosent mean that they should be nominated.

Estevan Salas 1st

2/20/2016 11:12:29 am

Although blacks don't get recognized with in the oscars why blame the "whites" for the problem? The "whites" don't get to choose who makes it. It could be because the people nominating dont like blacks, or its because the whites are sterotypically better. Boycotting the oscars isnt doing anything but causing more problems for the "blacks." The whites dont care about your opinion, they hace already made their millions. The "blacks" are irritated because their "work" isnt being appreciated, but they arent the only race. Plenty of other races have been discriminated against, whether its Eminem or mexicans someone will always be sad because they arent appreciated.

Zayid A 2nd Period

2/20/2016 11:39:05 am

I disagree, because most likely the people that are nominating and hosting the Oscars are white. They don't care about who truly is better, they just want their race to be represented on top.

ms d

2/24/2016 10:07:45 pm

The "whites" as you say, are exactly who get to choose who wins. (See here: http://www.oscars.org/about/board-of-governors) Although the president of the board of governors is a black woman, there is a voting committee and all of them but that one are white.

Jeremiah Solomon

2/20/2016 11:18:20 am

It behooves blacks, as well as whites to know that responding to the past in this manner is sheer ignorance and evolves no solution. For example, blacks have an entire month dedicated to their heritage, yet almost nothings changed. Even though the world yet through this crisis it must realize that no soloution will come from this.

ms d

2/24/2016 10:09:43 pm

Responding in this manner got black folks equal rights: the bus boycott and so many others caused significant changes to laws and within the black culture.

Zayid A. 2nd Period

2/20/2016 11:33:53 am

I think this will only make the problem worse. This is the first year that something like this happened. If they automatically make a all black award show, then the Oscars will try even harder to make sure no one black gets an Oscar. If they make an all black award show, that would make them lower than the people who run the Oscars. If its all black, only black people can get nominated,consequently leaving out all other races unlike the Oscars.

J Wolfe 1st

2/20/2016 01:50:39 pm

I agree with you when you said the problems will be increased by getting an all black versions.

I. Chancellor 2nd period

2/20/2016 11:43:53 am

This definitely is not solving the problem of togetherness among races. With all honesty, they are hypocrites for creating an all black award show, due to the Ocars lack of diversity. In the first place, why do you need an award to prove that you are superior? Second, if you know your movie grossed out about one million people and beat the other past movie records, then you should be proud of yourself. Another reason why this is not going to solve the problem, is because, this is now promoting segregation in award shows, and Martin Luther King's dream was to try and bring us together, not division of the races. Now let's think about this, boycotting their award show, is basically copying how they are going to let their show run. How are you helping the cause, if you are doing what they are doing, by creating an all black awards show. If millions of fans liked your work, that is your award and it cannot be taken away. Pope Francis quoted, " human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities". Lastly, as Americans, let's not get caught up in inequalities of races, and just support each other, which is a better way to solve problems.

K. Allen 1st period

2/20/2016 12:31:24 pm

Boycotting the Oscars and making an award ceremony only for blacks is not helping the situation. The problem at hand with the Oscars is that its not diverse enough. Everyone is talking about how the Oscars are only for white people,so making an award ceremony for black people only is the same thing. Black and white are not the only race, an award ceremony should reward every race and the accomplishments they have made. Making this award ceremony is a way of us saying we accept racism and segragation.

Wisdom Sapari 2nd

2/20/2016 12:42:17 pm

No it does not. Having an award show for people of color seperates the race even more. It makes other races have a type of grief towards other colors, because they feel like they can have an award ceremony to appreciate sucessful black people.

T.motton 1st period

2/20/2016 12:56:21 pm

I totally agree with our colored people boycotting the Oscars because of the simple fact that there were not enough colored people in th Oscars and i believe that there should be equal opportunity for any race to win an award or not even an award really just equal respect. I dont necessarily think that boycotting the Oscars will solve the problem because then again America is a WHITE MAN'S country and they probably will continue to step over and degrade us but we have a choice not to take it so if we have to make an award show exclusive for black people then by all means we should do it.

R. Meekins

2/22/2016 09:37:13 am

I believe that making a separate award show for people of color will only make the matters worse and prove to people that the Oscars should only be "white". Secluding ourselves from an award show that's meant to be for people of all races will just show that we don't think we should even have the award in the first place. This will also make people think that we don't deserve the award or even appreciate it. After everything people of color have gone through, to make a name for themselves in an industry blinded by color, they deserve the award just as much as a white person.

M.meade

2/26/2016 09:43:25 am

I believe that boycotting the Oscar is not the way to go we fought all these year to be in peace and non segregated and boycotting the Oscars is just only the first step back into segregation beside ,just because that person was not nominated shouldn't pin it all on there skin color but should only strive them to work harder and hope to be there next year.

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