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What is the significance of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag?

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The hashtag was first tweeted in 2015 by activist April Reign in response to the 20 acting nominations for the Academy Awards all being granted to white actors. The popularity of the hashtag has put a spotlight on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as well as the larger American film industry for their history of lacking racial and ethnic diversity in award recognition and representation. Learn more.

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