Which of the following is true of race and ethnicity in Hollywood?
A)In 2018, there were very few African American Oscar nominees.
B)Some celebrities boycotted the 2016 Oscars in response to the marginalization of actors of color.
C)The long-standing practice of casting White actors to play minorities in films was banned by the Academy in 2010.
D)The Academy has not yet formally acknowledged the racial and ethnic inequities in the industry.

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The statement "Some celebrities boycotted the 2016 Oscars in response to the marginalization of actors of color" is true, as there was significant controversy over the lack of diversity among the nominees that year (and in previous years). The other statements are not accurate: while there were few African American nominees in 2018, there have been years with more; the Academy did not officially ban the practice of casting White actors as minorities (though there has been criticism of the practice and movements to change it); and the Academy has acknowledged and taken steps to address the lack of diversity in recent years.

Which of the Following Is True of Race and Ethnicity