The 78th Annual Golden Globes came under criticism for lack of diversity and recently Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) board chair Meher Tatna told Variety that the organization of international journalists has not had any Black members in at least 20 years.

However, the main event started by giving away awards to two black actors.

Daniel Kaluuya won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture for the film ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’. On the other hand, John Boyega won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role for ‘Small Axe’ .

Not only felicitating the deserving candidates, but HFPA also addressed the issue during the show with President Ali Sar, Vice President Helen Hoehne, and former President Meher Tatna expressing their thoughts.

“Just like in film and television, Black representation is vital. We must have Black journalists in our organization, “ said Hoehne.

Tatna continued: “We must also ensure everyone from all underrepresented communities gets a seat at our table, and we are going to make that happen.”

“That means creating an environment where a diverse membership is a norm, not the exception,” Sar concluded.

Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler also addressed the controversy in their opening monologue.

“We all know award shows are stupid. They’re all a scam invented by Big Red Carpet,” Poehler.

“The point is, even with stupid things, inclusivity is important. And there are no Black members of the Hollywood Foreign Press. I realize HFPA, maybe you guys didn’t get the memo because your workplace is the back booth of a French McDonald’s. But, you’ve got to change that, so here’s to changing it,” said Fey.