Awkwafina's Supporting Role Spurs Backlash

Nora Lum, better known as Awkwafina, made history after becoming the first actress of Asian descent to take home the Golden Globe for Best Actress for her role in the 2019 hit The Farewell. Asian voices are practically non-existent in Western media, so Nora’s win is a huge accomplishment for the Asian community. And while the award is without a doubt history-making, it hasn’t been without controversy. Many people have called out the rapper-turned-actress on her overuse of stereotypical black mannerisms in her early career.  More at www.CooperandAnthony.com, and watch us nightly at 7pm EST https://www.twitch.tv/cooperandanthony