Chris Rock said some very funny things about Hollywood’s racism. But let’s not pretend this changes anything. – Janell Ross / Wash Post

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March 2, 2016

chris rock 3.jpg reSo, as much of the free world is by now aware, Chris Rock, the skilled comedian and satirical social commentator, hosted the Oscars.

Read Janell Ross’s commentary on this event, and view a few embedded clips of Chris Rock’s performance.