WOMENST 3BB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Tarana Burke, Alyssa Milano, Octavia Spencer
6 Sep 2018
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Won best supporting actress in 2012 for the help. First black actress with two nominations following a win (best supporting actress for. First black actress to get to back to back nominations. Tied with viola davis for most nominated black actress (3 noms) All these films take place in the past, 2 of the roles she plays a maid. Response 20 nominations going to all white people for 2 years in a row at the oscars. The majority of the academy is old white men. Diversify committee - inviting new people into the academy. Aim to double number of women and people of colour in the academy by 2020. This year, the oscars have gotten a bit better with diversity of nominations. People wore white roses to raise awareness for sexual assault. People wore simple black dresses to show solidarity with sexual assault victims - big colourful dresses are often a focus of awards shows.
