Photo: Source: The Academy/TwitterApparently, there is more than one Black History Month.During the 2016 Oscars on Sunday, Angela Bassett appeared in a pre-taped sketch called the “Black History Month Minute: Oscars Edition,” to pay tribute to an iconic performer.“Hello, I’m Angela Bassett,” the actress said. “The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has long acknowledged people of color, and tonight, we honor someone who has shattered barriers with his groundbreaking performances.“She continued, “Whether in serious dramas likeEnemy of the Stateor whimsical animated productions likeShark Tale, or as part of an iconic musical duo when he was a fresher talent.“Just when all signs pointed towardWill Smith, one of the actors of colorsnubbed in the nominations, Bassett threw a (hilarious) curve ball.“This man has long been an inspiration to his people,” she proclaimed. “You can call him: actor, producer, comedian, musician but we simply call him Jack Black."*Check out PEOPLE’sfull Academy Awards 2016 coverageand complete winners list!For all things Oscars,click hereto head over to PEOPLE’s Snapchat Discover, where we’re breaking down the best dresses of the nights, most meme-orable moments and everything in between.The bit closely followedChris Rock’sdaring opening monologue, during which he launched a slew of zingers about the controversy surrounding this year’s ceremony.“Is it burning cross racist? No … It’s a different type of racist,” Rock joked during the lengthy speech, adding, “Hollywood is sorority racist. ‘We like you Rhonda, but you’re not a Kappa.’ "
Photo: Source: The Academy/Twitter
Apparently, there is more than one Black History Month.During the 2016 Oscars on Sunday, Angela Bassett appeared in a pre-taped sketch called the “Black History Month Minute: Oscars Edition,” to pay tribute to an iconic performer.“Hello, I’m Angela Bassett,” the actress said. “The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has long acknowledged people of color, and tonight, we honor someone who has shattered barriers with his groundbreaking performances.“She continued, “Whether in serious dramas likeEnemy of the Stateor whimsical animated productions likeShark Tale, or as part of an iconic musical duo when he was a fresher talent.“Just when all signs pointed towardWill Smith, one of the actors of colorsnubbed in the nominations, Bassett threw a (hilarious) curve ball.“This man has long been an inspiration to his people,” she proclaimed. “You can call him: actor, producer, comedian, musician but we simply call him Jack Black."*Check out PEOPLE’sfull Academy Awards 2016 coverageand complete winners list!For all things Oscars,click hereto head over to PEOPLE’s Snapchat Discover, where we’re breaking down the best dresses of the nights, most meme-orable moments and everything in between.The bit closely followedChris Rock’sdaring opening monologue, during which he launched a slew of zingers about the controversy surrounding this year’s ceremony.“Is it burning cross racist? No … It’s a different type of racist,” Rock joked during the lengthy speech, adding, “Hollywood is sorority racist. ‘We like you Rhonda, but you’re not a Kappa.’ "
Apparently, there is more than one Black History Month.
During the 2016 Oscars on Sunday, Angela Bassett appeared in a pre-taped sketch called the “Black History Month Minute: Oscars Edition,” to pay tribute to an iconic performer.
“Hello, I’m Angela Bassett,” the actress said. “The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has long acknowledged people of color, and tonight, we honor someone who has shattered barriers with his groundbreaking performances.”
She continued, “Whether in serious dramas likeEnemy of the Stateor whimsical animated productions likeShark Tale, or as part of an iconic musical duo when he was a fresher talent.”
Just when all signs pointed towardWill Smith, one of the actors of colorsnubbed in the nominations, Bassett threw a (hilarious) curve ball.
“This man has long been an inspiration to his people,” she proclaimed. “You can call him: actor, producer, comedian, musician but we simply call him Jack Black.”
*Check out PEOPLE’sfull Academy Awards 2016 coverageand complete winners list!
For all things Oscars,click hereto head over to PEOPLE’s Snapchat Discover, where we’re breaking down the best dresses of the nights, most meme-orable moments and everything in between.
The bit closely followedChris Rock’sdaring opening monologue, during which he launched a slew of zingers about the controversy surrounding this year’s ceremony.
“Is it burning cross racist? No … It’s a different type of racist,” Rock joked during the lengthy speech, adding, “Hollywood is sorority racist. ‘We like you Rhonda, but you’re not a Kappa.’ "
source: people.com
