Black women’s hair and a history of discrimination
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on April 7, 2022
The fallout from “the slap” at this year’s Oscars continues. Last week, Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, after the academy issued a statement condemning Smith’s actions. There have been innumerable media stories about “the slap,” including an episode of Don’t Call Me Resilient. “The joke,” however, has received less attention.
“Jada, I love you. G.I. Jane 2 can’t wait to see you,” is what Rock said to Jada Pinkett Smith and the Oscar night audience before Smith got up and slapped him. G . . .
