Well, it’s official!
Jada Pinkett Smith pondered over the weekend whether she should boycott the Oscars after #OscarsSoWhite started trending again, and now, she’s stuck to her convictions and she’s following through!
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The actress revealed on Monday that she, just like filmmaker Spike Lee, will NOT be watching or attending the Academy Awards when they take place on February 28.
Check out her Facebook video (below) explaining why she wouldn’t be taking part in any Oscars-related events this year:
We must stand in our power! We must stand in our power. Posted by Jada Pinkett Smith on Monday, January 18, 2016
Wow.
Related: Chris Rock Calls Out The Oscars’ Race Problem, Too!
Well spoken, measured, and obviously very well thought out — she makes a very strong case.
What do U think of all the backlash and boycotts coming down on the Academy Awards this year?!
[Image via Jada Pinkett Smith/Facebook.]
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