• Artists-Repertory-Theatre
• Theater
• Portland Center Stage

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Written by The Skanner

Published: 30 December 2019

Morgan Walker (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls play at Kansas City Repertory Theatre) plays Ericka Boafo in 'School Girls' 

The play runs from January 24 through February 16, with previews beginning January 18

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• about-diversity
• Hollywood
• #OscarssoWhite
• #MeToo

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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

• about-movies
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• about-movie-review

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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

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• Christmas
• Portland-Center-Stage-at-The-Armory

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Written by The Skanner

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

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Written by The Skanner

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

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• about-racism
• streaming

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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

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• Sesame-Steet

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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

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• about-diversity-in-hollywood
• natural-hair

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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

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Written by The Skanner

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

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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