But this gesture, while striking in its symbolism, is not the only answer to a larger, systemic representation problem throughout Hollywood: that white men are still the vast majority of nominees at awards shows like these, and therefore, a powerful force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. Removing men from the stage amplifies women's voices for a moment, yes, but men also need to take part in this cultural moment; true progress will not happen unlesseveryone But like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “wait has almost always meant never.” Recent news shows other incidences of the police being called on black people: it happens inStarbucksindifferentWaffle Housesatgolf clubsatLA Fitness Why would black people call the police when our mere existence is deemed a crime in progress?A 29-year-old white man namedTravis Reinking