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Originally posted by RihannasVeryOwn
I'm disappointed no black people were nominated this year, especially since Selma was such an excellent film, but honestly not surprised. Only like 15 black actors/actresses have ever even won an Oscar in its 86 years of existance.
the Grammys may be hated for their bias but at least black people are equally represented there, moreso than the Oscars at least.
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You've got to remember film, theatre, musicals etc. are geared primarily towards White customers. Its been like that for generations. Earlier productions from Shakespeare, early literary adaptions i.e. P&P, Copperfield, Disney classics like Snow White, Cinderella were all characters with white skin.
Black characters would usually be the singular, the token one to be more 'represented'. Sure, there have been exceptions to the rule but that generally is the gist. Its so complex, and crazy the acting industry.
there are the noms for selma and a most violent year? 
