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New report raises concerns about Black representation behind the scenes in British television
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (408+ words) While on-screen diversity remained stronger, Black off-screen contributions fell to their lowest level since 2021, according to the findings. A new report on diversity in British television says commitments made after the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests did not produce lasting structural…...
Efforts to ensure greater representation of black creatives off-screen in UK have ‘stalled’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (848+ words) BAME off-screen representation is at the same level as 2021 Progress on increasing the representation of black creatives off screen following the Black Lives Matter movement has stalled in the UK, with representation of black people even declining in some areas,…...
Tyrese Gibson speaks out for Tyla in the ‘Coloured’ identity debate - The Zimbabwe Mail Tyrese Gibson speaks out for Tyla in the ‘Coloured’ identity debate | Zimbabwe News
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (515+ words) American singer and actor Tyrese Gibson has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla, defending her against criticism for identifying as Coloured. The discussion resurfaced after Tyla appeared on Apple Music’s “The Ebro Show”, where…...
Hollywood will stop fueling racism when audiences demand better
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (401+ words) By Sue Obeidi and Jose Antonio Vargas Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 2 a.m. Exploiting racism has been a profitable strategy in Hollywood since the dawn of filmmaking: 111 years ago, D.W. Griffith’s film “The Birth of a Nation” was incredibly popular and influential, while also being…...
Exposing the 77 Percent: Beverly Naya Reflects on the Lingering Impact of Her "Skin" Documentary
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (250+ words) Nollywood filmmaker Beverly Naya reflects on her Netflix documentary 'Skin,' challenging the systemic colorism that drives 77% of Nigerian women to bleach their skin. The central statistic anchoring Naya's advocacy—that 77 percent of Nigerian women bleach their skin—is a staggering…...
Beauty in Black’s renewal fight isn’t about Netflix — it’s about Black women and prestige TV
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (936+ words) Everyone’s fighting about whether Netflix will renew Beauty in Black — but that’s the wrong argument entirely. Everyone’s online arguing about whether Netflix will renew Beauty in Black, but that’s the wrong fight. The real issue is why Black women-led prestige…...
DEI Rules Hollywood
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (249+ words) A big controversy has erupted over the casting in the overrated Christopher Nolan film that is filling theaters: “The Odyssey.” The hullabaloo is over the casting of black actress Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy. Could Helen of Troy really…...
Hollywood will stop fueling racism when audiences demand better (Opinion)
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) By Sue Obeidi and Jose Antonio Vargas Exploiting racism has been a profitable strategy in Hollywood since the dawn of filmmaking: 111 years ago, D.W. Griffith’s film “The Birth of a Nation” was incredibly popular and influential, while also being so racist…...
Minority Women Are More Visible in the Creative Industries but Still Underrepresented in Ownership
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1286+ words) Are minority women overused as creative inspiration and underused as actual creators? According to Sheena James, the London-based founder of multidisciplinary creative studio Blursday, the answer depends upon the sector in which they are operating. “In fields like writing, acting…...