A Word: Are Oscars STILL So White?
b'This year, several Black artists have been nominated for Oscars, including Ariana DeBose, Aunjanue Ellis, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington. But there\\u2019s concern that diversity \\u2013in front of and behind the camera\\u2013 hasn\\u2019t been fully embraced in Hollywood. On today\\u2019s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by April Reign, whose 2015 hashtag #OscarsSoWhite sparked a vigorous debate over inclusion in the film business. She addresses the state of her effort, and the work that still needs to be done to make entertainment better reflect the reality of Americans\\u2019 lives.\\xa0\\xa0\\nGuest: April Reign, media strategist, and creator of the movement #OscarsSoWhite\\nPodcast production by Jasmine Ellis\\nYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'