Facing a wave of accusations of racism, next year’s Oscars will officially apply the benefits of ensuring fairness in nominations for female candidates and non-white candidates.

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Actor John Krasinski and Ms. Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Chairman of the Arts Council, announced the nomination list for the Leading Actor category.

The decision was made to strengthen the reputation of the most prestigious award on the planet after facing a wave of fierce opposition from public opinion.

`I’m very supportive,` said April Reign – editor-in-chief of BroadwayBlack.com, who created the keyword #OscarsSoWhite after the Academy announced the new rules.

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Many viewers were upset when Sylvester Stallone (right) received a nomination for the movie `Creed` and not black actor Michael B. Jordan.

Although not officially announced, according to the Los Angeles Times, an estimated 93% of the board’s members are white (as of 2013).

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