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Whoopi Goldberg says “Lack of Black oscars nominees not a trend”

Whoopi Goldberg, actress and one of the host of The View said Wednesday that the lack of black nominees in major categories of this year’s Academy Awards doesn’t reflect a trend in the film industry.

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February 24, 2011

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Whoopi Goldberg Says "Lack of Black Oscars Nominees Not A Trend"

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Whoopi Goldberg, actress and one of the hosts of The View, said Wednesday that the lack of black nominees in major categories of this year’s Academy Awards doesn’t reflect a trend in the film industry.

After hosting at an exhibit, Goldberg stated that five black actors/actresses have won an Academy Award since 2002.

“I don’t know how it gets better,” she said after posing for pictures. “I think we’re all right.” – News One

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