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‘RRR’s’ ‘Naatu Naatu’ made Oscars history. But South Asian dancers feel betrayed

LOS ANGELES — After a milestone night for Asian and Asian American inclusion at the 95th Academy Awards, one community is still feeling the sting of being left out.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Oscars diversity improved after #OscarsSoWhite, study shows. But glaring gaps remain

LOS ANGELES — News flash: Hollywood is still disproportionately white and male. But a new USC study shows that while the Academy Awards remain stubbornly resistant to change in many categories, gains in inclusivity have been made in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2023

Snub of Black performances in 2023 Oscar nods has some declaring #OscarsSoWhite again

LOS ANGELES — As films with Black leads and directors — “The Woman King,” “Till” and “Nope” — were shut out from the 2023 Oscar nominations, some are resurrecting the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023