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Golden Globes held on Twitter amid racism and inclusivity storm

By Kirsten Kanja | 4yrs ago

Wesley Snipes during the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. [Steve Granitz, WireImage]

The 79th annual Golden Globe Awards were held over the weekend amid controversy regarding its links with a body accused of lacking in the inclusivity of minorities.

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