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Originally Posted by Man like Monkey
They made a point of mentioning it was the most diverse list of nominees for the third year running. They probably were nominated for their skin colour.
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It was a joke by Stephen Colbert in the opening monolog mostly making fun of the whole Oscars so white situation that happened two years ago.
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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls
Nothing is wrong with acknowledging positive figures, but being black is a neutral quality. Lets focus more on the excellence of the individual and less on their race, gender, disability, etc.
I just feel attaching things like first black, woman, whatever, detract from acknowledging the merits of the achievement and subconsciously aid in promoting segregation.
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You feel like it detracts and I feel like it actually adds to it the win. It acknowledges their merit while also acknowledging the fact that they were able to excel AND win in a ceremony that usually doesn't recognize the work of that race. I don't feel see why you can't focus on black excellence or any other race, gender or disability that you want to push forward.