The announcement followed criticism and calls for an Oscar boycott after members nominated all-white slate of actors for the second year in a rowThe governing body of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,the board that officiates the Oscars, has approved what it calls a “sweeping series of substantive changes” following intense criticism over the lack of racial diversity in this year’s nominees. Related: Will the Oscars' recent rules on diversity save the Academy? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com