Episode 51: 2019 Academy Awards & Jussie Smollett
Christopher and Jeanette celebrate (most of) the Oscars including multiple awards for Black Panther, Spike Lee finally getting his, and a mixed race Spider-Man. All this before discussing the issues surrounding Green Book. Later, we discuss the complexity around the phrase "white privilege" and revisit to the Jussie Smollett accusations of reporting a false hate crime and why it's difficult to believe everything that's being heard.
- 2019 Academy Awards (0:25)
- Jussie Smollett (18:45)
References
- 2019 Oscar Winners: The List (The New York Times)
- 'Pose' Star Billy Porter Dons a Christian Siriano Tuxedo Gown at the Oscars (The Hollywood Reporter)
- New hate map helps users explore landscape of hate (SPLC)
- Race/Related Newsletter (NY Times)
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