May he get his Oscar.

When it comes to the Oscar, most people do know that black actors not only have a struggle finding good roles, but also struggle then getting recognition. Then there is the added struggle of continuing to be recognized post nomination/win.
There have only been seven actors to have more than one nomination.
Whoopie Goldberg, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Sidney Poitier, Will Smith, Djimon Hounsou and as much as I hate to say it…Jamie Foxx. Out of those seven only Denzel (five) and Morgan (four) have had more than two.
That is pretty disgraceful, especially for the Actresses (we all know that any Actress has a shitty time finding good roles in Hollywood, even worse if you are black).

With the news that Will Smith is starring in the Columbia Pictures drama Empire, which John Logan is writing for director Michael Mann, we may be able to add his name to the teeny tiny list.
Few details have been released on the plot, but Smith is said to be playing a contemporary global media mogul. Judging by his restrained performance in “The Pursuit of Happyness” he has finally honed his talent, and really become an actor.

The last time Smith and Mann worked together, he got himself his first Oscar nomination. It is a very likely scenario that he will get another for this, and to be honest, it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.

So…are there any black actors you feel should have been nominated, but instead got the big ole snub? Leave then in the comments. I will start with some I loved, and was disappointed did not make it (there are many more, but am hoping they make ‘em into the comments)

Jurnee Smollett, Debbi Morgan – “Eve’s Bayou” (pictured)
Taraji P. Henson – “Hustle and Flow”
Marlon Wayans – “Requiem for a Dream”
Morgan Freeman – “Nurse Betty”, “Se7en”
Alfre Woodard - "Passion Fish"