Those are really interesting numbers.
So in terms of winners, black actors look to be very successful, but why has nothing been said about Hispanic actors, who seem horribly under represented? Is it just because they don't have the same pressure groups?

Never underestimate the political power and ability of the Black Rights movement in the US. Where as other groups have been generally poor to middling at protecting their interests, the Black Civil Rights groups have a long history of political activism and power.

A consequence of this is a slick machine that connects rights groups and activists across the country in a way that most other minority or impoverished groups could only dream off.

Police shoot an unarmed black youth, and you can be absolutely sure a civil rights group or activist group will pay attention, where as if you're a poor white guy killed by cops, you've got to rely on the system and luck, in a system that's stacked in favour of wealth and state. Where as there are a number of Black rights advocates, trusts and funds... Its not fair, but its not fair because the US is inherently unfair in terms of law and order.

But that's the way of the world, especially in the US, rights aren't always observed or protected, you have to fight for them - And the black community of the US has a very necessary history of protecting and promoting their rights.

"One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug"
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Being green, furry and living in a bin can't help either

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As will 'white chicks two', '50 shades of black the sequel' and long overdue 'dear white people'.

This was once a quality forum....

I appreciate that, but with tensions being high for some time now, across the board, i just feel with some movies, not all, they don't really help themselves. I mean, let's say if instead of white chicks, they came out with black chicks - it would cause a storm - right or wrong.

It's like Tropic Thunder and the reaction by some groups of the robert downy jnr role.

I just feel, inherently there is tension created, just to stir it up.

Imagine if one day, we all woke up and went about our lives as human being, on earth, what happened in the past was world history, we learn from all history and move on, if a disagreement occurs, it's not accused on the basis of colour and we slowly eradicate talk of racism, generations would forget about the word and it may slowly be a non issue, where people got what they deserved in life through hard work and opportunities were open to all? Wishful thinking maybe.

This was once a quality forum....

I would say you're a dreamer (but you're not the only one)

Lend me a Tenor

31 May to 3 June 2017

John McIntosh Arts Centre
London Oratory School
SW6 1RX

with Superfly in the chorus
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