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February 29, 2016

African-American Stars Attend Benefit for Flint Instead of Oscars
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A group of African-American filmmakers, musicians and other stars held a
benefit for Flint residents Sunday, the night of the Oscars. "Creed"
director and co-writer Ryan Coogler, who was passed over for a
nomination while white actor Sylvester Stallone was nominated for his
role in the film, joined "Selma" director Ava Du Vernay and many more at
the #Justice For Flint event, as did musicians Janelle Monáe and Stevie
Wonder.
Topics:Oscars

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