After years without a host, the Academy Awards aim to make history with three women emcees in Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. It will also be the first time since 1987 that the Oscars has had three hosts.
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, 95, delivered a passionate keynote at the Richmond Crusade for Voters' 70th anniversary, urging activists to persist in the fight for justice. Reflecting on his historic career, from removing a racist state song to securing Virginia's MLK holiday, Wilder emphasized unity, perseverance, and the enduring importance of civic engagement and voting rights.