Chapter 179: First Day Box Office
"This is a blatant disregard for all Black people!"
Luther stood in the center of the spacious living room, his voice ringing with conviction. "This is Hollywood ignoring the contributions our ancestors made to this country! They've marginalized us for too long, and we have to make our voices heard!"
"Luther is right!"
Another Black man who had attended the premiere of Saving Private Ryan stood up. "The Omaha landing scenes were entirely white! Hollywood has once again one-sidedly denied Black people's contributions to World War II!"
"So what do we do?"
No one knew the status of Black people in this country better than they did. "Tell us, what should we do?"
"Gather as many people as possible..." Luther thought for a moment before continuing. "Starting tomorrow, we'll split into two groups. One will head to the Los Angeles City Hall Cinema, and the other to the Fox Building in Century City."
"Is that a good idea?" someone asked worriedly. "Could it trigger a sensitive reaction from the California State Government? The events of '92 weren't that long ago."
At the thought of that brutally suppressed Black riot, a few people looked hesitant.