Video: Watch Chris Rock's opening monologue at 2016 Oscars - Yes, Hollywood is racist, but boycott is silly

Chris Rock ends his monologue with an emotional appeal - give more jobs to Black talent in Hollywood

February 29, 2016, NewsCrunch

The host of 88th Oscars,  Chris Rock's highly awaited opening monologue did not disappoint.

Any black man presenting an all-white oscars, amidst boycott calls, would have had a difficult actto perform.

Chris Rock brought a hammer to handle the delicate job. He said:

This is not the first Oscar to feature an all-white nomination. But back in '60s black people had real issues to protest...

Boycotting all-wihte Oscars is silly...

But have no doubts Hollywood is racist but not in the burning cross way... Why does Leonardo get fabulous roles year after year, while black  actors languish

Not everything is sexism or racism, but do your bit address them

Chris Rock ends his monologue with an emotional appeal - give more jobs to black talent in Hollywood

What makes Chris Rock's speech memorable is his ability to slice through the emotions and hit the nail on the head. It takes talent to make it look like fun as well.

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