March 2014

Oscar History Pt. III: Margin to Center Stage

Oscar night of 2014 was among the most entertaining and well-balanced (for the Oscars, that is) in decades.This year's show made history for people of color on several levels:With the Best Picture Academy Award going to 12 Years A Slave, for the first time ever, a film lensed by a Black director won.The Best Picture win for 12 Years represents the first time a majority cast of color is the primary subject of the winning film.Lupita Nyong’o wins Best Supporting Actress for her searing portrayal of Patsey, bringing the total number of Black women to win an acting Oscar to...