Few people have noticed yet, but the Oscars could be barreling toward repeating some not-so-great history. In March, Michael B. Jordan walked onto the Dolby Theatre stage and collected the best actor Oscar for “Sinners,” one of four wins for a film that set the all-time record with 16 nominations. He is the sixth Black […]
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