Is the absence of Black nominees this year due to:
1. Racism by the selection committee; or
2. Lack of good roles for Black actors; or
3. Lack of outstanding performances by Black actors?
It seems to me that #1 is unlikely and #2 is probably happenstance (in view of previous years' nominations), so I am wondering if it is #3 this year. I thought Will Smith did an excellent job in Concussion, but it certainly wasn't as challenging as most of the roles of the nominated actors or even some of his own prior roles (for which he was nominated).
My concern is that this may taint the nominations of Black actors in the future. Will it?
P.S. I wish that Queen Latifah would get bigger roles. She has been a favorite of mine ever since Chicago.
1. Racism by the selection committee; or
2. Lack of good roles for Black actors; or
3. Lack of outstanding performances by Black actors?
It seems to me that #1 is unlikely and #2 is probably happenstance (in view of previous years' nominations), so I am wondering if it is #3 this year. I thought Will Smith did an excellent job in Concussion, but it certainly wasn't as challenging as most of the roles of the nominated actors or even some of his own prior roles (for which he was nominated).
My concern is that this may taint the nominations of Black actors in the future. Will it?
P.S. I wish that Queen Latifah would get bigger roles. She has been a favorite of mine ever since Chicago.