Spike Lee Says #Oscarssowhite Helped 'BlacKkKlansman' <br />Land Nominations During the Icon Mann gala, the filmmaker <br />praised the movement's founder, April Reign. Spike Lee, via <br />Icon Mann gala Lee made the comments while <br />accepting the show's Legacy Award. 'BlacKkKlansman' has earned<br />six Oscar nominations, including for best picture. For the first time in his career, <br />Lee is up for best director. #Oscarssowhite started in 2015 after minorities barely received any recognition at the Academy Awards. Lee then added that <br />Oscar-nominated films by <br />African-Americans should <br />become a regular occurrence. Spike Lee, via <br />Icon Mann gala
