For the second year in a row, The Academy of Motion Pictures & Sciences has failed to nominate minorities in any of the four acting categories. In fact, the only minorities to be nominated were in the Best Documentary and Best Screenplay categories.

Despite the Oscar buzz surrounding Idris Elba’s performance in Beasts of No Nation and Michael B. Jordan’s in Creed, both received no nod. Even the acclaimed N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, was overlooked with their only nomination being for their white screenwriters.

Such a lack of diversity seems implausible in 2016 but, not when you consider that the majority of voters are older, white males and, the continuous lack of representation in Hollywood.

In response, actress Jada Pinkett Smith and director Spike Lee announced their intentions to boycott the ceremony, to be hosted by Chris Rock on Feb. 28.

While on Good Morning America, Lee turned the issue of representation “back to the gatekeepers”. The director suggested a Rooney Rule, such as the one in the National Football League, to be implemented. The Rooney Rule’s purpose in Hollywood would ensure that one minority must be seen when a role or position is opened. The Rooney Rule has proven to be effective in the NFL with an increased number in minority coaches and executives.

As the entertainment industry is forever evolving, the Academy is falling behind due to membership remaining for life.