The offices of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills. Michael Buckner/PMC Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has long had "Affinity Groups" that its members from "underrepresented and marginalized communities" could join in order to connect with others from similar backgrounds.