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BET Founder Robert L. Johnson Addresses Lack of Diversity Among the 2016 Oscar Nominees

robert_l_johnsonWritten By: Robert L. Johnson

As the Chairman of RLJ Entertainment and Founder of Black Entertainment Television, I offer my recommendations as to how the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Academy might increase the pool of diversity for Oscar nominations. The most important thing is that creativity or quality of performance should never be judged on color or ethnicity. I firmly believe that quality entertainment should be colorblind; however, here are some ideas that should be considered by the Academy to increase diversity of choices in Oscar nominations: Read the full post »


This post was written by Kris Patrick | January 20, 2016