It’s been a several years since I last brought this up, and, in light of today’s #OscarsSoWhite social media protest that I’m sure will continue through the actual ceremony next month, I was reminded of it this evening, and thought I’d mention it again, as I’m sure most still aren’t aware that it actually existed.
Did you know that… from around 1982 until 2007, African American actors, directors, producers and executives held a secret ceremony on the night before Oscar night, to celebrate black performers, calling the event the Black Oscars. Every talent, from the likes of Samuel L. Jackson to Will Smith participated in this event, which was considered a moment for…
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