Let's face it: for the past decade, the Oscars have spoiled black people. Since the historic 2002 Oscar ceremony where Denzel Washington and Halle Berry took home best actor and actress honors, we have become accustomed to the Academy being more inclusive and recognizing the talents of black actors and actresses in Hollywood.
Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Hudson, Mo'Nique, and Forest Whitaker have all won Oscars post-2002, while Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Djimon Hounsou, Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Viola Davis, Gabourey Sidibe, Queen Latifah, and Ruby Dee have all enjoyed the thrill of being nominated. In addition, Three 6 Mafia made history by becoming the first hip-hop group to win an Academy Award, and just last year Geoffrey Fletcher became the first African-American to win for best adapted screenplay. All signs pointed to a shift in the way the Academy deals with black talent.
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