Why The Oscars Protest Is Important

“This protest is not simply about counting faces and looking for an accurate representation of the world, although that would be a start. It’s about whose experiences count. Whose stories get told? Whose emotions in the movie theatre are validated and amplified by awards, and whose are rejected or ignored? Creative awards like the Oscars aren’t based on merit. They never have been. Oscars are based on visibility and resonance.”