As MLK Day has passed, we are looking to make Black History Month a keyword for all digital devotees. Friday, February 8th will kickstart our series designed to celebrate the future of Melanin Meetups.
Join us for @uclaanderson @CenterforMEMES 2019 Pulse Conference!
Register on Eventrbrite today https://t.co/qPSJHtDs9u pic.twitter.com/jnveYvW5j6— Center for MEMES (@CenterforMEMES) January 15, 2019
How it all started:
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a rapid increase in awareness around issues of diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. The#OscarsSoWhite controversy, along with the frustration that was voiced when audiences and creators witnessed the rewriting and removing of characters of color in titles like Gods of Egypt, Ghost in the Shell, and Doctor Strange, illustrated the social justice imperative for addressing diversity issues on the set and in the board room.
New Program Launched For HBCU Students Looking To Fix Hollywood’s Diversity Problem https://t.co/OEjefv8mmt via @hbcubuzz
— Kevin Clark (@Homageusa) January 19, 2019
HBCU + @uclaanderson = NEXT GENERATION 5G/Ai LEADERSHIP in Silicon Beach made right here. pic.twitter.com/kNmRmNt4SW
— Kevin Clark (@Homageusa) January 20, 2019
@darnell_hunt discusses Hollywood’s Diversity deficit: 5 Years of Progress + Missed Opportunities @FareedZakaria ahead of @AcademyAwards7 https://t.co/Z67t8Mb5N7 @UCLA @AfAmUcla pic.twitter.com/GTWuGW5Dos
— Sharon E. Farb (@FarbThink) March 4, 2018
The successes of Wonder Woman and Black Panther (along with small screen successes This is Us, Insecure, Atlanta and Black-ish) highlighted the economic potential of projects that center, and authentically portray, women and people of color. It is in that context that a number of industry influencers, including US Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and executives from Lionsgate and AT&T worked with Jay Tucker, UCLA Center for MEMES launch a unique initiative aimed specifically at increasing the diversity in the talent pipeline. A breakfast program before the 5th annual PULSE Conference will start our campaign, i hope you can join us to catalyze our micro to macro movement.
Eric Garcetti and Ava DuVernay are launching a diversity initiative for the entertainment industry https://t.co/xcSZYVrkso pic.twitter.com/NZ7h0dvFvx
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) February 13, 2018
BLACK AMERICAN & THE CLASS DIVIDE
The economic gap within the African-American community is one of the most important factors in the rise of Black Lives Matter, led by a new generation of college graduates and students read more
We pray that Quibi or Quick Bite will find and spotlight talent and stories from people of color trying to break-through in Hollywood and Silicon Beach. Maybe Ai can level the play-field in the lack of diversity and inclusion. https://t.co/7L66Kj2XPO
— Kevin Clark (@Homageusa) December 6, 2018
#HipHopHollywood! A Wise Quote By One Of Our Queens in Hollwood Ms. @ShondaRhimes! “#Diversity is not an effort or an initiative. Don’t have summits or meetings. #JustHirePeople.” @ByShondaLand @HipHopHoF #HipHopHallofFame pic.twitter.com/9xrKtx2dPv
— Hip Hop Hall of Fame (@HipHopHoF) November 22, 2018
#UCLAAnderson @CenterforMEMES is an incredible resource for MBAs seeking careers in sports or entertainment. @espn veteran Emily Moore (’20) wisely transplanted to the West Coast to build her network here. #WhyAnderson https://t.co/v1QUxnvWKV
— UCLA Anderson (@uclaanderson) January 19, 2019
#UCLAAnderson @CenterforMEMES is an incredible resource for MBAs seeking careers in sports or entertainment. @espn veteran Emily Moore (’20) wisely transplanted to the West Coast to build her network here. #WhyAnderson https://t.co/v1QUxnvWKV
— UCLA Anderson (@uclaanderson) January 19, 2019