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A biography is presented of actor Michael B. Jordan. He was born on February 9, 1987 in Santa Ana, California and began modeling which led him to get small roles in television shows and films. He found success on television with the crime drama "The Wire" after which he got lead role in the film "Fruitvale Station." It mentions Jordan's biggest role of his career being boxer Adonis Johnson in the film "Creed."

The article discusses whiteness and racial disparities in relation to the 88th Academy Awards (Oscars) ceremony which is scheduled to be held on February 28, 2016, and it mentions a social controversy regarding a lack of award nominations for African American and nonwhite actors and actresses. According to the article, actress Jada Pinkett Smith and film director Spike Lee plan to boycott the Oscars. The motion pictures "Creed," "Concussion," and "Beasts of No Nation" are also examined.

The article discusses African American actor Michael B. Jordan and his portrayal of a boxer named Adonis in the motion picture "Creed" directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Sylvester Stallone, and it mentions Jordan's acting career which features performances on the television drama series "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights." It states that Jordan also starred in the film "Fruitvale Station" which was also directed by Coogler. Jordan's preparation for the film "Creed" is also examined.

The article presents sports-related news briefs which are available on the journal's website located at www.SI.com/SINOW, including an interview with African American actor Michael B. Jordan. Defensive end Damontre Moore's views about quarterback Johnny Manziel are addressed, along with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder Holly Holm and Jordan's portrayal of a boxer named Adonis in the motion picture "Creed."