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Oscars 2016 host Chris Rock just called this year’s ceremony the ‘White BET Awards’

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If the Oscars thought they were going to get away with being diverse by hiring Chris Rock as host, they better think again

Because the comedian himself has called out the white-washing of the annual film awards show following the announcement of the 2016 nominees.

Tweeting a link to a promo video for the 88th Academy Awards, Chris captioned it: ‘The #Oscars. The White BET Awards.’

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