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Diversity in Hollywood

California lawmakers want to diversify Hollywood. So does an LA church

by Hauwa Otori
May 4, 2023
Some small production studios want to expand the presence of people of color among Hollywood directors and writers.
Krenée Tolson looks on as Geremy Dixon prepares to host an episode of the “Misfit Manifesto” podcast at Hope Studios.
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Howard U hopes to "put a major dent" in Hollywood's diversity problem

by Marielle Segarra
Jun 1, 2021
The HBCU is naming its reestablished school of fine arts after late actor and Howard alumnus Chadwick Boseman.
Howard University has made several moves in recent years to try to make Hollywood more diverse. In 2019, it launched a partnership with Amazon Studios. Pictured: Howard President (second from left) and Amazon Studio's Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Latasha Gillespie (second from right).
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TV's getting more diverse. But there's still a long way to go.

by Jasmine Garsd
Oct 23, 2020
Women and people of color made gains in nearly all TV employment categories, according to a UCLA report.
Yvonne Orji, left, Issa Rae and Jay Ellis of HBO's "Insecure" speak during a press tour in January. The show features a diverse cast of writers and directors, but there are still gains to be made in Hollywood diversity.
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Is Hollywood still #SoWhite?

by Jasmine Garsd
Jan 13, 2020
Women are getting more main character roles in movies. But mostly white women.
The BAFTAs have once again come under fire for their lack of diversity.
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Why TV networks are embracing diversity and inclusion

by Christabel Nsiah-Buadi
Sep 23, 2019
Without diverse primetime shows like CBS' "Bob Hearts Abishola," TV networks are leaving money on the table.
Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku of "Bob Hearts Abishola."
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For "The Chi's" showrunner, it's all about the neighborhood

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 12, 2019
Ayanna Floyd Davis says she sees behind the headlines about Chicago's South Side.
An advance screening of Showtime's 'The Chi' on Chicago's South Side at SMG Chatham in 2017.
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