1.   And Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to nominate blacks in such districts.

2.   Weld would have heard little criticism for nominating a black.

3.   Clinton nominated three blacks from North Carolina for the seat over the last seven years but Helms blocked them, saying the circuit has enough judges.

4.   In three of the last four years, no blacks were nominated in the four acting categories.

5.   It was the first time the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated two blacks for best actor.

6.   No blacks were nominated in major categories this year.