Academy says films must meet new “representation and inclusion standards for Oscars eligibility.”

TheOscarswill make a major play for equity, representation, and inclusion both inside and beyond its ranks.

Furthermore, the Board of Governors also passed a resolution to change bylaws regarding governor term limits.

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The need to address this issue is urgent.

Across the same frame, that number jumps from eight percent to 16 percent for people of color.

A list of new members invited to join the Academy will be announced next month.