Lupita Nyong’o is the latest star to speak out about the stunning lack of diversity at this year’s Oscars.
In a thoughtful Instagram post, the actress — an Academy Award winner herself — addressed the issue and expressed her disappointment.
“I am disappointed by the lack of inclusion in this year’s Academy Award nominations,” she wrote. “It has me thinking about unconscious prejudice and what merits prestige in our culture.”
The star continued by adding that she stands with her fellow peers, such as Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith, who have already come forward to call for change.
Along with her statement, Nyong’o added an equally thoughtful quote as her caption:
“‘Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.’ – James Baldwin #manystoriesmanyvoices,” she wrote.
