Chris Rock and his Brilliant Speech about racism at the Oscars

http://www.motherjones.com/mixed-media/2016/02/chris-rock-just-gave-brilliant-and-brave-oscar-speech-about-hollywood-racism

In his searing opening monologue for the 88th Academy Awards—what he dubbed the "White People's Choice Awards"—comedian Chris Rock relentlessly roasted Hollywood's racism, in a year criticized for only nominating white actors.

"We want opportunity," he said. "We want black actors to get the same opportunities as white actors. That's it." Watch the full clip above.

It was, in fact, a year marked by stellar performances from actors of color, including Michael B. Jordan, Abraham Attah, Idris Elba, Teyonah Parris,O'Shea Jackson, Ava DuVernay, and David Oyelowo. And Chris Rock, without pulling any punches, called the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences out on it: "If they nominated a host, I wouldn't even get this job."

He went on: "Is Hollywood racist? You damn right Hollywood’s racist," Rock said. "Hollywood is sorority racist: We like you Rhonda, but you're not a Kappa."