Theater and Movies

Details: Written by JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer; Published: 29 December 2019

After #OscarsSoWhite campaign brought attention to lack of diversity the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launched a major overhaul aimed at diversifying its overwhelmingly white, male, older membership

Details: Written by Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic; Published: 19 December 2019

Adam Sandler in UncutGems

Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 and they all display a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind the camera

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 December 2019

Kailey Rhodes, Cindy Im, Treasure Lunan (photo by Russell J. Young)

Miss Bennet: Christmas At Pemberley opens Friday, Dec. 6

about-dance

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 December 2019

Sydney Mesher (photo via sydneymesher.com)

Sydney Mesher is the first person with a visible disability ever hired by the Rockettes

Details: Written by Mae Anderson AP Technology Writer; Published: 15 November 2019

Screenshot from original Dumbo movie

Disney’s disclaimer echoes what other media companies have done in response to problematic videos, but many people are calling on Disney to do more

Details: Written by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 07 November 2019

In this Feb. 1988 file photo, Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, poses with Kermit the Frog. (AP Photo/File)

It wasn't an accident that the show was set on an urban street with a multicultural cast. Diversity and inclusion were baked into the show

Details: Written by Gary Gerard Hamilton, Associated Press; Published: 25 October 2019

This April 26, 2017 file photo shows actress Lorraine Toussaint poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

In an industry known for its glamour and beauty, some say the lack of diversity behind the scenes has led to challenging situations for women of color

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 October 2019

Brittany K. Allen

The play, about history, identity, and DNA, opens Nov. 1 at Portland Center Stage at The Armory, with preview performances and several free community events starting this weekend

Details: Written by Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer; Published: 03 October 2019

This July 27, 2019 file photo shows Forest Whitaker, a cast member in the Epix series "Godfather of Harlem," posing during the 2019 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Crime drama ‘Godfather of Harlem’ and holiday musical ‘Jingle Jangle’ on tap for well-rounded star

Details: Written by Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer; Published: 12 September 2019

Actress Cynthia Erivo arrives on the red carpet for the gala premiere of the film "Harriet " at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

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