In an effort to make up for the painful lack of diversity among nominees once again this year, the Academy Awards has slowly been announcing a growing list of Black presenters.
Michael B. Jordan, Common Announced as Presenters for 2016 Academy Awards
We can now add Morgan Freeman and John Legend to that lineup, which also includes Abraham Attah, Michael B. Jordan, Kerry Washington, The Weeknd, Kevin Hart and Common.
Chris Rock Nails It With Shondaland-Themed Oscar Promos
This might be a small step in the right direction, but we can’t forget #OscarsSoWhite While. It still doesn’t make up for the talented people who were snubbed by the Academy this year and the lack of non-white nominees.