Internet protests all-white Oscar acting nominees for 2nd yr in row

The hashtag #Oscarssowhite has been revived following this week's Oscars announcement of all-white acting nominees.

For just the second time since the late 1990s — and the second year in a row — no actors of color were nominated for the Oscar's acting awards.

The internet objected to the absence of Michael B Jordan, star of the Rocky sequel Creed, even though Sylvester Stallone was nominated for best supporting actor. Sly won a Golden Globe for his performance earlier this month.

Stars of the NWA biopic Straight Out of Compton and Concussion star Will Smith also missed out.

African-American comedian Chris Rock will host the 88th annual Oscars on February 28th. Even though it was announced back in October, some feel it is a "token" gesture by the Academy.