Faces of diversity at the 87th Academy Awards

Lupita Nyong’o presents the supporting actor Oscar to J.K. Simmons at the Academy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Presenter Kerry Washington, left, in the winners’ room after presenting the Oscar for documentary short to Dana Perry, center, and Ellen Goosenberg Kent for their film “Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1.”   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Presenter Eddie Murphy onstage during the 87th Academy Awards.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Terrence Howard introduces some of the best picture nominees during the 87th Academy Awards.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Viola Davis arrives onstage as a presenter at the Academy Awards.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Presenter Octavia Spencer backstage during the Oscars telecast.

Zoe Saldana and Dwayne Johnson are onstage to present the award for animated feature at the Oscars.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Idris Elba and Jessica Chastain present the award for cinematography during the Oscars.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kevin Hart and Anna Kendrick prepare to present an award at the Oscars.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Presenters Jennifer Aniston and David Oyelowo are seen backstage at the Academy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Oprah Winfrey presents the adapted screenplay award at the 87th Academy Awards.  (Robyn Beck / Agence France-Presse / Getty Images)

Chiwetel Ejiofor joins Nicole Kidman onstage to present an award at the Oscars.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Jennifer Lopez is seen backstage before presenting the costume design Oscar at the Academy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)