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I do not think it means what you think it means.
On the racial tension of the academy awards and the lack of black nominations, and his boycotting of the awards spectacle, Smith pointed out that he believes the race issue goes beyond the entertainment industry. Particularly, he had this to say.
So, it's not about us and them... but, let's be clear hear. I've never lost to a white guy. I've lost to some black guys, but never a white guy! But it isn't about race. Denzel and Forest are GOOD. (and they happen to be black) and I've lost to THEM. But I have NEVER lost to a white guy. So this isn't some petty thing about me not being nominated. Cause I would crush the **** outta the white folks.
On the racial tension of the academy awards and the lack of black nominations, and his boycotting of the awards spectacle, Smith pointed out that he believes the race issue goes beyond the entertainment industry. Particularly, he had this to say.
"We have to understand the spirit of what is happening. This is not about us and them, it's about we," he explained. "I'm a member of the Academy so this is a problem that we all have to solve collectively. And for me the only reason it's an issue this year is because it feels like a regression. I've been nominated for Academy Awards twice and I've never lost to a white person - I lost once to Denzel Washington and then I lost to Forest Whitaker.
So, it's not about us and them... but, let's be clear hear. I've never lost to a white guy. I've lost to some black guys, but never a white guy! But it isn't about race. Denzel and Forest are GOOD. (and they happen to be black) and I've lost to THEM. But I have NEVER lost to a white guy. So this isn't some petty thing about me not being nominated. Cause I would crush the **** outta the white folks.