The Kenblog: “Oscars” Diversity Controversy Indicative Of Larger Problem!

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Phew!  I wonder if the folks in Hollywood are secretly loving all of this “controversy” over “lack of diversity” in the nominees for this year’s Academy Awards.  Let’s face it:  the Oscars, despite taking place in the liberal Hollywood biosphere, is represented by a decidedly slanted panel of old white men.  The governing body of the Academy awards was, as of 2013, represented by 93% whites and 77% males with only 2% of the governing body being black.  Is it any wonder why there is a dearth of black representation in the Oscars.  The question is: does it really matter? Continue reading →