Revisiting Will Smith's slap and what it means to protect a loved one
- Written by Neil Roberts, Professor of Africana Studies and Political Science, Williams College
Will Smith accepts an Oscar during the 94th Annual Academy Awards.Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesIt took less than a nanosecond before The Slap was seen around the world. It took a little longer – about two weeks – before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to ban Will Smith from appearing at another Oscar awards...
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