Fans Demand Diversity in Big Brother Season 21
Big Brother fans are demanding more diversity after Season 21's predominantly white cast sparked controversy. Critics call out CBS for limited minority representation and racially...
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Kym Whitley Hosts NBCUniversal Short Film Festival Finale
Comedian-actor Kym Whitley hosts the 12th Annual NBCUniversal Short Film Festival finale on October 18, celebrating diverse storytellers and underrepresented voices in entertainment....
Kizart Appointed to FCC Diversity Committee
Sherman Kizart, founder of Kizart Media Partners, has been appointed to the FCC's Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment for a two-year term....
Tom Joyner Honored with INROADS Lifetime Achievement Award
Tom Joyner, nationally syndicated radio host and philanthropist, received the INROADS Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to advancing diversity....
Jay Pharoah Says He Was Fired from SNL for Not Being a Yes Man Jay Pharoah: Fired from SNL for Not Being a Yes Man
Jay Pharoah reveals he was fired from SNL for speaking up about lack of black talent and refusing to be a yes man during Hot...
Music Industry Diversity Issues with African Americans
Article examines diversity challenges in music industry hiring, highlighting LA Reid and Sylvia Rhone as last successful black executives at major labels....
Debra Lee Named Honorary Co-Chair, NAMIC 30th Conf.
Debra Lee, CEO of BET Networks, has been named honorary co-chair for the 30th Annual NAMIC Conference. The diversity-focused event runs September 20-21, 2016 in...
Chris Rock: Why He Was Picked to Host Oscars
Chris Rock reveals the surprising reason he believes he was chosen to host the Oscars amid controversy over diversity and representation in Hollywood....
Straight Outta Compton Cast Snubbed at Oscars
The cast of NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton wasn't invited to the Oscars despite the film's nomination, while white screenwriters received invites....
D.L. Hughley Destroys Oscars and Grand Juries in Tweet
D.L. Hughley made a powerful statement connecting Oscar committee decisions to grand jury proceedings, highlighting systemic issues affecting Black Americans....
Ebro and JB Smoove on Chris Rock’s Oscar Slap
JB Smoove discusses Chris Rock's Oscar hosting dilemma with Ebro, weighing whether Rock should boycott or use the platform to address Academy diversity issues....
Pepsi Invests in the Future of Black Leaders
PepsiCo Foundation extends partnership with Executive Leadership Council with $450,000 grant over three years to support black executive development....
SNL Welcomes 2 New Black Women Writers
Saturday Night Live hired two Black women writers, LaKendra Tookes and Leslie Jones, joining the writing staff following Sasheer Zamata's casting....
SNL Hires Black Female Cast Member: Sasheer Zamata
SNL hires Sasheer Zamata as new black female cast member, ending 7-year absence since Maya Rudolph. She debuts January 18 with Drake hosting....
Rashan Ali Celebrates Children’s Book Launch
Streetz 94.5's Rashan Ali launched her debut children's book 'Piper Sky's Pink Popsicle Shoes' at Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall. The community event drew 100+ families celebrating...
Think Like a Man Banned in France
Think Like a Man movie has been banned in France due to its all-black cast, raising questions about diversity in French cinema despite the film's...
MMTC Donates $175K to Howard University Communications
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council donated $175,000 to Howard University's communications school for a new building and technology upgrades....