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for decades Hollywood has struggled with
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recognizing black actors who have
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delivered groundbreaking performances
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yet left the Oscars empty-handed here
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are 10 remarkable talents whose
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contributions to film deserve the
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Academy's highest honor but went
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unawarded one Angela Basset Angela
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bassett's portrayal of Tina Turner in
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What's Love Got to Do With It
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1993 remains iconic despite a nomination
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her electrifying performance did not
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secure a win sparking discussions about
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the Academy's bias against powerful
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black female leads two Samuel L Jackson
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over four decades Samuel L Jackson has
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brought Unforgettable characters to life
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from Jules Winfield in pop fiction 1994
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to Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic
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Universe though nominated for Pulp
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Fiction his dynamic range has yet to
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earn him an Oscar three Lawrence
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Fishburn Lawrence fishburn's versatility
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shines in roles like morphia in The
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Matrix and Ike Turner in What's Love Got
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to Do With It despite critical Acclaim
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his exceptional Talent remains
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overlooked by the academy for Pam Greer
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Pam Greer's magnetic performance in
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Jackie Brown 1997 showcased her range
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and Screen presence Quinton Tarantino
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credits her as an inspiration but
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Hollywood's biases have kept her out of
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Oscar contention five Idris Ela Idris
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ela's gripping role in beasts of no
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Nation 2015 earned widespread Acclaim
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yet he was snubbed by the academy his
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magnetic presence and versatility make
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his Omission one of the most glaring six
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Sicily Tyson Sicily Tyson's career was
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marked by powerful portrayals of
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resilience and Grace from Sounder
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1972 to The Autobiography of Miss Jane
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Pitman her work defined Excellence yet
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recognition from the Oscars never came
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seven Don cheel donel's portrayal of
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Paul rusesabagina in Hotel Rwanda
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2004 showcased his ability to convey
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deep emotion and Humanity while the role
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earned him a nomination his powerful
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performance remains one of the Academy's
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missed opportunities eight Ruby D Ruby
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D's illustrious career included A Raisin
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1961 and do the right thing 1989 though
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finally nominated for American Gangster
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2007 the academy failed to fully honor
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her vast contributions to film nine
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known for his iconic voice and
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commanding screen presence James Earl
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Jones work in films like the Great White
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Hope 1970 earned critical Acclaim 10
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Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy's range from
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Comedy to drama has been exceptional his
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performance in Dream Girls 2006 was both
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vulnerable and Powerful earning him a
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nomination but not the win Murphy's
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contributions remain undervalued by the
