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Re: #Oscars. Yes, the Oscars was originally designed by the film studios as free publicity for themselves and as a way to bring in more moviegoers and get more press. The origins aren't that different from any other awards show (People's Choice or Golden Globes or whatever)
(This isn't unique to film. Joseph Pulitzer was a tabloidist who literally helped create what we now know as yellow journalism -- and along with William Randolph Hearst basically created clickbait and "fake news" -- but the Pulitzer Prize is still highly esteemed for good reason)
Over the last NINETY-YEARS, #Oscars and AMPAS has created the standard for film awards. Even when categories were overly expanded (up to 10 nominees) or added (Best Animated Feature) or major changes happened (Best Original Song), this is the gold standard.
This year, @Remezcla was credentialed to cover the #Oscars for the 1st time. It felt meaningful to have a presence there in a year that saw so much LatAm talent celebrated. It felt even more meaningful that our DACAmented correspondent @Carlos_Film could rep for DREAMers tonight.
But I'd like to point out that Remezcla wouldn't have been at the Oscars at all if a Latina Academy voter hadn't fought on our behalf. After our credential application was initially rejected, she advocated for our inclusion as an outlet and got us in the door.
This is an increasingly common struggle for outlets like ours. All too often, we're bypassed by Anglo publicists and predominantly white institutions in favor of more "mainstream" outlets.
Her: Because every time I said no he tightened his hold around me
Him: She wasn’t that attractive
Kobe Bryant is a rapist.
Kobe Bryant just won an #Oscar
#TimesUp #MeToo
Him: She wasn’t that attractive
Kobe Bryant is a rapist.
Kobe Bryant just won an #Oscar
#TimesUp #MeToo
After initially lying to police #KobeBryant admits the sex only lasted for 5 mins, he grabbed her by the throat then asked to jerk off in her face because that’s his “finishing move” she was 19. #MeToo #Oscars
Too many lacerations to count.
NOT consistent with consensual sex.
You’re full of s**t @TheAcademy
#KobeBryant #Oscars #MeToo #TimesUp
NOT consistent with consensual sex.
You’re full of s**t @TheAcademy
#KobeBryant #Oscars #MeToo #TimesUp
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Comienzo a lo José Angel Abad mi retransmisión de los #Oscars pero yo en pijama. Comenzamos con la típica actriz random que conocen en su casa y que no se caracteriza por su... ejem.. finura.
Nuestra querida amiga María Menounos, mundialmente conocida por ser la primera en llegar a una alfombra roja. #oscars
Hablando de actrices random en los #Oscars, pues Paz Vega.
Semana LVIII de Donald Trump en la Casa Blanca. Caos interno, más dimisiones, más Mueller, una guerra comercial, una sopa Campbell y el último que apague la luz...
Hay quienes creen que esta ha sido la semana más desastrosa para Trump... o no? Resumimos 👇🏼
26 febrero. Lunes. Golpe a Trump. El Supremo rechaza su petición de intervenir en la disputa sobre #DACA. Los dreamers pueden seguir renovando solicitudes, mientras el caso sigue en el circuito estatal. Aprobará el Congreso una reforma migratoria sin la presión del 5 de marzo?
Happy Sunday ya’ll! There will be a quick #MusicSermon before the #Oscars tonight. Probably 6ish, but I’ll confirm soon ⛪️.
In the meantime, check the current leaderboard for the first round of our 90s R&B #MarchMadness. Round 1 ends Tuesday @ 12ET.
In the meantime, check the current leaderboard for the first round of our 90s R&B #MarchMadness. Round 1 ends Tuesday @ 12ET.
We’ll get started on tonight’s #MusicSermon in a few. It’s *should* be one we can finish by the time the #Oscars start, but if not we’ll rock until 8 and I’ll finish later. Please govern yourselves accordingly. ⛪️
*Steps into pulpit without robe on*
*Adjusts mic*
Good evening Sermonites, Saints and Aint’s.
On the occasion of the Academy Awards, on tonight, we’re going to have a special program in place of normal service...
*Adjusts mic*
Good evening Sermonites, Saints and Aint’s.
On the occasion of the Academy Awards, on tonight, we’re going to have a special program in place of normal service...
Today begins Women's History Month, and @eiwhalen threw down a challenge to #twitterstorians to tweet daily about a woman who made history.
So here begins my thread for the month -- others, please join in!
So here begins my thread for the month -- others, please join in!
3/1: In class today I taught Charles Payne's extraordinary _I've Got the Light of Freedom_ so I'll start with ELLA BAKER, the grassroots community organizer with the NAACP, SCLC, & SNCC, who fought the freedom struggle by tirelessly teaching participatory democracy.
The Civil Rights Movement would have been very different & likely less effective, without her work. Ms. Baker didn't have much faith in charismatic leaders or centralized institutions, but faith in communities learning how to to collectively advocate their interests.
