Welcome to the Whitest Oscars in Ten Years

There is something to be said about the obvious lack of minorities among the contenders in this year's Oscar race.  Someone joked online that the Academy asked Monique to announce the Oscar nominations to make up for the fact that there are no black nominees. In fact, this year represents the whitest group of Oscar contenders in the major acting categories in 10 years, since the 73rd Oscars. Keep in mind that Halle Berry & Idris Elba were both nominated for Golden Globes this year...just saying

Why do you think that there are no minority films or actors nominated for the coveted Oscar? Is the Academy overlooking minority talent OR do you believe there were no minority films worthy of an Oscar nod? Thoughts please!!