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Al Sharpton Links ‘Appalling’ Lack of Oscar Diversity to Ferguson
Mediaite.com ^ | January 15, 2015 | Matt Wilstein

Posted on 01/15/2015 6:58:38 PM PST by MeshugeMikey

In response to the whitest Oscar nominations in 17 years, Al Sharpton has issued a statement expressing his disappointment in the nominations and calling for a meeting to address the lack of diversity in Hollywood.

“The lack of diversity in today’s Oscar nominations is appalling, and while it is good that Selma was nominated for ‘Best Picture,’ it’s ironic that they nominated a story about the racial shutout around voting while there is a racial shutout around the Oscar nominations,” Sharpton said in a statement. “With all of the talent in Selma and other Black movies this year, it is hard to believe that we have less diversity in the nominations today than in recent history.”

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: blacks; hollywood; insanity; oscars; revruntsharpton
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Gee I WISH they'd have included the comparison to "Ferguson": in the Article as well as the Headline...

that would have been hilarious, much

1 posted on 01/15/2015 6:58:38 PM PST by MeshugeMikey
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To: MeshugeMikey

anyone have a picture of a nice Rubber Room for Sharpton they can post here?


2 posted on 01/15/2015 6:59:37 PM PST by faithhopecharity ((Brilliant, Profound Tag Line Goes Here, just as soon as I can think of one..)
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To: MeshugeMikey

If all the nominees were “of color” would that situation be ok with Al?


3 posted on 01/15/2015 7:00:49 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: faithhopecharity

Im certain I could find a ..few.

I read every word of the stinking article...and did not find revrunt al’s reference to Ferguson...although Im certain he must have made one.

perhaps the editors couldnt bring themselves to include it even after writing it into the headline? I mean one can take only so ...MUCH


4 posted on 01/15/2015 7:01:29 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: MeshugeMikey

Remind me again which movie won Best Picture last year?


5 posted on 01/15/2015 7:01:33 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: MeshugeMikey

Life for blacks in America is so rough that they can’t be bothered with piddly things like Boko Haram murdering blacks by the thousands, endless black on black violence in the inner cities, or black genocide at the hands of abortionists.


6 posted on 01/15/2015 7:01:59 PM PST by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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LOL, just heard on FOX that the Rev is assembling his "diversity committee" to discuss the issue.

WTF...LOL

7 posted on 01/15/2015 7:03:21 PM PST by PROCON (Je suis Charlie Bronson.)
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To: MeshugeMikey

LOL, .....


8 posted on 01/15/2015 7:03:34 PM PST by sickoflibs (King Obama : 'The debate is over. The time for talk is over. Just follow my commands you serfs""')
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Here’s hoping this is Al’s Jump the Shark moment...


9 posted on 01/15/2015 7:04:25 PM PST by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: central_va
I myself .....as a "citizen".....of the Internet...consider myself a person of color..

I am.... in FACT .......as far as the net goes...an RGB-AMERICAN




10 posted on 01/15/2015 7:05:42 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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Hollywood the land of liberals really goofed on this one. These politically correct morons surely had to know Selma had better have its share of Oscar nominations or face the wrath and visits from Reverend Al and his crew.


11 posted on 01/15/2015 7:07:19 PM PST by dowcaet
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To: dfwgator

That ‘Slave’ movie. What do I win? Is my Anti-Rassis Ticket punched for-ever? ;)


12 posted on 01/15/2015 7:07:21 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: MeshugeMikey

He is upset because the White Elites would never nominate a film that actual told the truth about LBJ and the myth that he was actually all for civil rights from the start.


13 posted on 01/15/2015 7:07:56 PM PST by Trueblackman (As a Conservative, I am proud to be on the Obama's enemy list and on the right side of history..)
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To: dowcaet

who...is Revrunt Al going to hit up for FUNDS...anyway???

hes not doing this for his health..


14 posted on 01/15/2015 7:08:32 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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Hey AL...you want to be of use go march in Nigeria where 2000 black nigerians were slaughterd by Boko Haram this last week. Make a difference march for life instead of old tired cliche’s
Freegards
LEX


15 posted on 01/15/2015 7:08:45 PM PST by lexington minuteman 1775
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To: dfwgator

I have to admit it...I dont know....


16 posted on 01/15/2015 7:09:22 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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Why, Oh, WHY do the miscreants and the socialists and the race-baiting agitators seem to live on FOR-EVER?

Just DIE already!


17 posted on 01/15/2015 7:09:36 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: lexington minuteman 1775

now that would be admirable...honorable and compassionate.....eveything that Revrunt al has made a career out of PRETENDING to be....yes


18 posted on 01/15/2015 7:10:25 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: MeshugeMikey

Al has had a lifetime to make movies or fund movies, if he wanted to. Nobody’s stopping him.


19 posted on 01/15/2015 7:11:14 PM PST by married21 ( As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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To: cripplecreek

Id bet not one of the “ferguson” “protestors has ever heard of Boko Haram


20 posted on 01/15/2015 7:11:33 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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