Unexpected Moments from the 2020 Oscars

“THEY ARE RICH BUT STILL NICE…THEY ARE NICE BECAUSE THEY ARE RICH” – Parasite The best part of the 2020 Oscars, hands down, was the opening act. Ok, there were a few other stand out moments but that opening act gave me the spark to keep watching. You know I love a good awards show, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The gowns, the interviews, the speeches, the accolades! But more and more as the veil gets peeled away, you realize there is so much wrong with it. As a teenager, I believed in the power of recognition – but also I LIVE for an extravagant red carpet outfit. Oh my dream to win the runway. For me I was blown away by Brie in her pastel pink glitter and cape, with the girls just shining.

Although I am a sucker for great styles on the carpet, that is a whole different article. I am here to acknowledge those instances that got my attention, because, honestly, I did not have high expectations for the night. There were a few moments throughout the night where I felt like I was indeed winning too. Where the Black Women at? That opening number brought all the color that the Oscars left out. First, Janelle welcomes us to Monet’s neighborhood and in the cul-de-sac is home – yes! I saw, US, Dolomite, Joker, Jo Jo Rabbit, and that one neighbor you don’t really hang out with Queen & Slim. Then we bring out the G.O.A.T themselves Billy Porter while Queen Janelle takes it to the audience and gives us a serenade of black history. Telling us to remember all the beautif…