The Most Awkward Moment at the Academy Awards

The most awkward moment of the Academy Awards goes to- Stacey Dash.

During the 88th annual Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars, Chris Rock didn’t hesitate to address the lack of diversity during his opening monologue. The comedian did a good job making the audience feel completely uncomfortable with jokes like, “Well, I’m here at the Academy Awards, also known as the White People’s Choice Awards,” “We had more important things to protest about back then, when your grandmother is hanging from a tree you don’t really care about who won Best Cinematographer,” and the most shadeful comment of the night, ” Jada Smith boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s panties, I wasn’t invited!” Despite the jokes and the shade, that some people found quite offensive, the comedian took it too far when he brought out Stacey Dash.

Rock began, “The Academy has taken steps to fix this problem, I would like to introduce the new director of our minority outreach program. Please welcome Miss Stacey Dash.” Very few laughed, an awkward clap began, and out walked miss thang herself. Dash held her head high and said to the audience, “I can not wait, to help my people out. Happy Black History Month!”

The camera panned to Chrissy Teign’s face and her expression said it all. The pregnant wife of John Legend cringed as Stacey Dash strutted onto the stage.

What a night it was. View the winners of the Academy Awards here.

Stacey Dash: “We Shouldn’t Have A Black History Month”

Wait, huh? Rewind. Stacey Dash said what?

In response to Jada Pinkett Smith and Spike Lee boycotting the Oscars due to it’s lack of diversity for the second year in a row, Stacey Dash appeared on ‘Fox and Friends‘ to discuss her perspective.

The actress and political commentator stated today on Outnumbered Fox News,

“Either we want to have segregation or integration. If we don’t want segregation, then we need to get rid of channels like BET—and the NAACP Image Awards  where you’re only awarded if you’re black, if it were the other way around, we would be up in arms. It’s a double standard.”

The former ‘House Arrest‘ actress has been receiving major backlash because of her statement, particularly from American rapper, Bun-B, aka Bernard Freeman. Freeman took to his Instagram to post this picture and caption in response to Stacey’s comments saying,

“For everyone that didn’t know that looks don’t mean a goddamn thing if the inside of you is ugly as fuck here’s your proof. Her black skin drives her crazy. And as hard as she tries to separate herself from the black community, she doesn’t even realize her token role as a pawn in their game. You’re black. Hating yourself and us won’t make them love you. The best you’ll ever here is “You’re not like the rest of them” and if that works for you then cool. #TheBiggestCoonInTheRoom “

 

 

Miss Dash has yet to respond. Watch the full interview below.