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Chris Rock’s Oscar Monologue: The Tip of The Iceberg of a Larger Conversation on Diversity in Hollywood

Posted on March 2, 2016 by p. ray

Chris Rock was tasked with voicing the concerns of lack of minority representation at the 88th Academy Awards Ceremony. His opening monologue was even handed, funny, and honest, but not really groundbreaking. I don’t say this disrespectfully, but only to … Continue reading →

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