Bill Maher slams Oscars, says Hollywood is 'a secret cabal of people terrified of looking like racists'
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Comedian Bill Maher delivered a scathing critique of the longstanding #OscarsSoWhite campaign ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards, arguing complaints about a lack of diversity should cease after the push has led to a far more diverse group of winners.
"Hollywood isn't a secret cabal of racists. It's a secret cabal of people terrified of looking like racists," the "Real Time" host said during Friday's episode...
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