‘I’m Here Because I’m Black’: Golden Globes Host Jerrod Carmichael Opens Monologue With Blunt Joke

Golden Globes Jerrod Carmichael, the host, said that he was selected to be the emcee because of his skin colour.

The 35-year old Comedian After being dropped by NBC in 2022, the ceremony was aired on Tuesday evening.

“I’ll tell you why I’m here. I’m here because I’m black,” Carmichael began his monologue by referring how the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was charged with lack of a>=”https://www.dailywire.com/topic/diversity”>diversity.

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“This show, the Golden Globe Awards, did not air last year because the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which I won’t say they were a racist organization, but they didn’t have a single black member until George Floyd died,” He went on. “So do with that information what you will.”

The “Saturday Night Live” The actor then went on to talk about how he was offered the gig as host.

“One minute you’re making mint tea at home, the next, you’re invited to be the black face of an embattled white organization,” During the speech before congratulating “six new black members” added to the voting committee following last year’s debacle.

Helen Hoehne, President of HFPA discussed previously their decision to have Carmichael host.

“His comedic talents have entertained and thrilled audiences while providing thought-provoking moments that are so important in the times we live,” She said: December. “Jerrod is the special kind of talent this show calls for to kick off the awards season.”

NBC decided not to air the Golden Globes in 2022 due to the “magnitude” The Daily Wire outlines the ethical and diversity changes that were needed. reported.

“We continue to believe that the HFPA is committed to meaningful reform,” NBC released a statement at that time. “However, change of this magnitude takes time and work, and we feel strongly that the HFPA needs time to do it right. As such, NBC will not air the 2022 Golden Globes. Assuming the organization executes on its plan, we are hopeful we will be in a position to air the show in January 2023.”

The HFPA issued a set of guidelines following these allegations and promised to increase the number of people of color. These changes weren’t enough for some people, however, as Time’s Up president Tina Tchen said the proposed reforms were not significant. 

“The window-dressing platitudes adopted yesterday are neither the transformation that was promised nor what our creative community deserves,” Tchen said. “Any organization or sponsors that set themselves up to pass judgment on our vibrant community of creators and talent must do better.”

Since then, the HFPA worked diligently to attain diversity standards.

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