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Oscar-Nominated Star Explains How Systematic Racism Means He Struggles to "Make A Living" as Black Actor

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Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou opens up about the financial struggles he faces as a Black performer in a systemically racist Hollywood.
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  • Djimon Hounsou, a two-time Oscar nominee, says he struggles to "make a living" as a Black actor due to systemic racism in the entertainment industry.
  • Hounsou founded the Djimon Hounsou Foundation to "strengthen connections among the African diaspora" and address the challenges faced by Black creatives in Hollywood.
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