If you're tired of overwhelming whiteness at the Academy Awards, you're in good company. Famous people and normals alike
have expressed indignation
Turns out, there is plenty to do Sunday night besides waiting to see which white person will get a prize.
For instance, Ava DuVernay will attend a benefit to support the
victims of the Flint water crisis
Others will still be attending an awards ceremony — but it won't be the Oscars. All Def Digital, a Russell Simmons venture, is
hosting its own awards ceremony
in a clear counter-programming snub at the Academy, where they'll shout out the best of the best in categories like "Best Helpful White Person" and "Best Black Survivor in a Movie." Tony Rock, brother of Chris, who's this year's Oscars host, will be the master of ceremonies, and you can watch the whole thing
over at Fusion
Noncelebrities have also been proactive in creating Academy Award alternatives. CineSPEAK, a nonprofit based in Philadelphia, arranged a
"Boycott The Oscars" series
If you're a) not a celebrity and b) can't get to Philly in time, don't fret. Code Switch has scoped out some more ways you can celebrate film — and the work of people of color in film — Sunday night. Here are a few we liked.
If you want to spend the evening alone:
- Try curling up with one of these
books about people of color in Hollywood
If you're looking to hang out with some friends:
- Do a Facebook search for "boycott Oscars." You'll find all sorts of events at local shops and bars for like-minded Oscars naysayers. Asheville, N.C., for example, will host an
Anti-Oscars Film Screening
If you still want Oscars glam, plus a few more black and brown people:
- Have an anti-Oscars viewing party by tuning into the
livestream version of the All Def Movie Awards
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