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"We say that 'Selma' is now because the struggle for justice is right now,” Common said when he and John Legend came to the stage to accept the Oscar for original song for "Glory," citing the marches for democracy in China and in the name of freedom of expression in Paris, and connecting the spirit of Selma and "Glory" to struggles for freedom and democracy throughout the world.
"When people are marching with our song," John Legend finished, "we want to tell you we are with you, we see you, we love you, and march on."
Neil Patrick Harris later called Common and Legend "the Oscar MVPs."
"When people are marching with our song," John Legend finished, "we want to tell you we are with you, we see you, we love you, and march on."
Neil Patrick Harris later called Common and Legend "the Oscar MVPs."