Protesters Gather at Academy Headquarters After David Oyelowo Says Oscar Voters Snubbed ‘Selma’ Over Cast’s Activism

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Protesters gather at Academy headquarters after David Oyelowo says Oscar voters snubbed Selma over cast's activism

“Members of the Academy called in to the studio and our producers saying, ‘How dare they do that? Why are they stirring s–-?’ and ‘We are not going to vote for that film, because we do not think it is their place to be doing that,'” Oyelowo toldActress Aunjanue Ellis, Milauna Jackson, Tanayi Seabrook and Stephanie Lacey orchestrated the gathering to provide a space for willing performers to sing, read poetry, dance, speak and express themselves.

“All this pushback and hatred for myself has helped to empower me, actually,” one speaker said. “Because I realize, and we all know, that don’t nobody try to keep a thumb down on nothing or try to push back on something they think is less than them. So let’s be clear about that, as we are feeling the emotions and getting upset… that we don’t make it lose sight of our personal value.”

“The idea of a good and bad cop needs to go. There are good and bad people who may have taken on the uniform, but the job cannot have those options when people’s lives are at stake,” another speaker said to applause.

 

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Hollywood is the problem to...always showing black man as criminals...police join already brainwashed about black men

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talk about usurping a good cause for your own selfish reasons lol. Hopefully more liberals will face the same wrath including variety

I feel like these activists have short attention spans.

Hollywood getting a taste of reality! The BLM cult won't excuse them no matter how much they support this lunatic fringe. Just remember, no matter what happens, DON'T CALL THE POLICE! riots2020

Chantal_Thuy When has the Oscar been for black ppl 🙄

They are using a man's death to complain about a movie not getting an award? Sheesh. Talk about selfish.

Well wasn't reallybtyat good look Like a cheap tvmovie now blankkklansman was fantastic e defenetely Better than green book

Stop watching it the Oscars. Stop supporting anyone who campaigns for the Oscars.

The Oscars is named after a black man....

Maybe David thinks the movie deserved Best Picture. It was snubbed because it is mediocre at best - regardless of all the nonsense. The Oscars are kinda trash, so feel free to tear it down. It'll be PC'd down to the point of zero relevance anyway so this just begins the journey.

Including BlackkKlansman was snubbed

Maybe it's really because the movie was very below average in quality.

Finally, go after the Elites and their institutions!

TheAcademy is trash anyway.

Mega cringe

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