The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said in a statement they condemn Will Smith’s actions at the Oscars and have started “a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences.” Students and a USC entertainment journalism professor share the significance of the incident and their reactions. The Apple Original film CODA took home three Oscars and a member of USC’s American Sign Language club shares the significance of the win for the deaf community. A local Jewish school partners with a non-profit organization to support Ukrainian refugees.
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