Chris Rock is posting cryptic tweets referencing his plans to acknowledge the #OscarsSoWhite controversy as the host of the Academy Awards.

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Straight Outta Compton’s Oscars snub was one of the factors that brought attention to the Academy Awards’ lack of diversity and stirred up a lot of controversy; but after word spread that the film’s cast members were not invited to this year’s ceremony, it added fuel to the #OscarsSoWhite fire.

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With the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite inspiring dialogue around the White-washed Academy Awards, the NAACP Image Awards are even more important.

Key and Peele are hilarious. We've already established that from their hit show on Comedy Central.

Though the changes won't affect this year's voting process, many are reacting to the news, including Rev. Al Sharpton.

Arsenio Hall is joining the #OscarsSoWhite conversation. Emotions and outrage have been running high since last week’s Academy Award nominees announcement which reflect a blaring lack…

Cheryl Boone Isaacs issued a statement over the weekend after Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith called for an Oscars boycott.

Black filmmakers and thespians are calling for the community to stand in our power and no longer look to White award shows for validation.

Actress and producer Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media to express her disappointment

This morning's presentation of the 2016 Oscar nominations left "Creed" and "Straight Outta Compton" fans feeling like their favorite films of the year weren't nominated for Best Picture.

Chris Rock is reportedly in talks to host the Oscar's next year, which comes a decade after he hosted back in 2005.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced yesterday, Spike Lee will receive an honorary Academy Award for his work.