Tag: Chris Rock

Offensive Language and Physical Violence in the Workplace: Was Will Smith Justified in Hitting Chris Rock in the Face?

By Frank Day, FordHarrison LLP Aug 10, 2022 EntertainHR

Updated: Dec 8, 2022

Television audiences for award shows have been in steep decline for years, but the 2022 Academy Awards received far more media attention after the fact than any other in modern history. This attention was all thanks to an off-color joke by Chris Rock, which was immediately followed by Will Smith marching onto the stage and […]

Why the Will Smith Slap Is a Sign of Diminishing EQ

By Brad Federman, CEO, PerformancePoint, LLC Apr 20, 2022 Learning & Development

Updated: Apr 20, 2022

Art and artists reflect the societies they come from. This is something we actively celebrate with countless award shows spanning different mediums and communities—for example, the Academy Awards. The 94th annual Oscars were historic for a few reasons. Marlee Matlin was the first deaf actor to win an Oscar. Ariana DeBose was the first Afro-Latina […]