There were a great deal of names to honor throughout the 2021 Oscars In Memoriam sector.
As Angela Bassett stated throughout her intro, the previous year has actually been among terrific loss, whether we’re discussing COVID-19 or social oppression all over the world.
“In 2020, we were united by loss,” she started. “As of April 25, 2021, there were recorded over three million souls lost around the world to COVID alone. Considering the enormity of our collective loss and the often incomprehensible times we’re living in, we wish to also acknowledge those precious lives lost to the violence of inequality, injustice, hatred, racism and poverty. To all of those who left our lives too soon, we cherish the moments that we had the honor of having with you.”
Bassett went on to state that tonight, the Oscars were commemorating “the artists who gave us permission to dream, the technical pioneers and innovators who expanded our experience of movie love.”
