tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186698165589554338.post7195416197532013196..comments2024-01-03T19:09:09.739-05:00Comments on THE OBENSON REPORT: Did You Know #5 - The Black OscarsThe Obenson Reporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12327489832781036602noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186698165589554338.post-37838917731586192062008-02-22T15:00:00.000-05:002008-02-22T15:00:00.000-05:00Yeah, I had heard about the 'secret' Black Oscars ...Yeah, I had heard about the 'secret' Black Oscars night... and I remember feeling a little sad that they were giving it up because of the so-called strides that were being made in the mainstream.<BR/><BR/>Maybe it's just me but, once again, it would seem that being validated by mainstream is more important than being encouraged, congratulated and honoured by the fringe/margins from whence you came.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure there are lots of up and coming black talent who would benefit from being recognised and encouraged by their more established colleagues.<BR/><BR/>I don't know... just seemed like the decision to stop the event seemed like a rather myopic 'I'm alright, Jack' attitued to take.The Wendilicious Wonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380114669771631713noreply@blogger.com