last night saturday night live deliver brutal blow hollywood diversity issue call academy award overlook minority actors favor all-white nominees.the academy diversity problem come light nominees announce 88th annual academy award reveal black actors nominate individual act categories look award entire history mere 31 2,900 oscars award african american actors two years since non-white actor nominated.once nomination lineup release many celebrities directors speak seemingly racist ceremony snl add voice controversy powerful parody although snl never mention academy award show intention screen guild award clear cast member cecily strong announce all-white nominees best actor film representative creed straight outta compton beasts nation long notice best actor winners all-white nominees little on-screen speak roles watch video many celebrities jada pinkett smith director spike lee danny devito viola davis call hollywood racism lack diversity time oscarssowhite trend social media instagram lee write support mean disrespect possible second consecutive year 20 contenders act category white let even get branch forty white actors two years flava act wtf amid controversy academy motion picture arts sciences make emergency change ensure diversity include future change rule include increase number nominees every category expand number film best picture ten add new members committees help make important decisions membership governance.featured image screenshot snl parody all-white oscars brutal smackdown video