Awkwafina Got Nominated For An NAACP Image Award And Black Twitter Is Having None Of It

Whatever individual, group, or group makes selections on who will get nominated for an NAACP Picture Award actually must learn to learn a room, as a result of the incorrect one simply received the nod, and Black Twitter shouldn’t be having it.

Bruh…

Who the hell determined to appoint Asian-American actress Awkwafina for this Black-a** award?

Do they know who Awkwafina is? Did they see Loopy Wealthy Asians? Did they hear the cringy Blaxploitation era-like blaccent her character used by means of the movie? Did they not bear in mind when Black Twitter dragged her mercilessly after she responded to being referred to as out for the “blaccent” by trying like a pricey caught in headlights and attempting to “Um, you already know I’m open to the dialog” and  “it’s somewhat bit multifaceted” her manner out of it?

I imply, y’all see she didn’t strive in in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and if she did strive it, someone probably pulled her to the aspect and mentioned, “Aht aht aht, we don’t do this right here, Asian Bhad Bhabie—cease that sh**.”

Anyway, in response to Blavity, the 33-year-old was nominated for the award for excellent character voice-over efficiency for her position in Disney’s Raya and the Final Dragon. (I imply, she was fairly good in that one. She additionally knew then to depart the blaccent TF at house.)

As you possibly can think about, Twitter was lower than type to the actress or whoever nominated her in response to the information.

Clearly, loads of non-Black individuals have acquired the NAACP Picture Award—however that doesn’t imply all of them ought to. Let’s attempt to be extra discerning sooner or later, sure? You may peep extra reactions within the gallery beneath. 

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