Watch Roland Martin and Rev. Jesse Jackson discuss the #OscarsSoWhite protest action in the video clip above, and then watch the extended NewsOne Now conversation in the video clip below.

The #Oscarssowhite movement gained major traction over the past few days with big-name celebrities weighing in on the controversy.

  Rev. Al Sharpton talks about his plans to boycott this year’s Oscars in light of the lack of diversity. “Out of 20 slots you’re…

Straight Outta Compton star O'Shea Jackson Jr. made it known he will not be boycotting the Oscars this year.

Janet Hubert, the original actress that played the role of “Aunt Viv” on the 90’s sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air has a 20 some odd year axe to grind with Will Smith and last night she grinded away with a Facebook video.  Dark skinned Aunt Viv, as Hubert is being called by #blacktwitter, accuses […]

  I have breaking news to share with you about the Oscars. The president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Cheryl Boone…