The Tony Awards set the bar for diversity on Sunday evening as several actors and actresses of color were recognized for their work; a major difference from the #OscarsSoWhite controversy that ensued earlier this year. For the first time in the ceremony’s history, four musical acting awards were nabbed by Black actors. Broadway hit show […]
First Lady Michelle Obama received an honorary degree, and gave the commencement speech at The City College of New York on Friday. Obama praised the diverse graduates and chose City College as her last commencement address because of its diverse student body and its history. “as living, breathing proof that the American dream endures,” Also […]
https://twitter.com/ElaineWelteroth/status/733709580115542018 Teen Vogue is breaking barriers. The publication has hired its first Black editor-in-chief. On Thursday, Teen Vogue announced that Elaine Welteroth has been appointed editor-in-chief. The role was formerly held by Amy Astley. “Elaine, Marie and Phil are fearlessly at the forefront, inspiring young trendsetters with their sophisticated take on emerging fashion, beauty and […]
The advice comes amid a racially divisive presidential race as Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has made disparaging remarks about Mexican immigrants and proposed a temporary ban on Muslims.
People of color are underrepresented in the Spring 2016 ad campaigns. And water is wet.
Amidst the controversy surrounding the Academy Awards this year, viewership hit an 8-year low.
TFA is committed to recruiting 2,400 Latino undergraduates and professionals over the next three years to teach in predominantly low-income Latino schools.
Chris Rock’s opening monologue was on point. Watch as he describes the lack of diversity in Hollywood as “sorority” racism. Tracy Morgan stole the show when he starred in a spoof of The Danish Girl. Leslie Jones Remakes ‘The Revenant’ Finally, the most awkward moment of the evening: Chris Rock invited none other than Stacey […]
About a dozen Black NYPD officers filed a lawsuit against their department claiming they were pressured to implement racism in their practices.
Streep was asked by an Egyptian reporter at a press conference whether the jury would be able to relate to or process films from the Middle East and Africa. Streep honestly admitted she didn't know much about policies in either region, but said we're all humans - and specifically - we're all from Africa.
If you are staying in Charlotte or visiting Charlotte you would feel a buzz going on! With the Carolina Panthers going to the big game the city has been in a happy zone on Sundays. With the teams dominate performance diversity hasn’t been better. Just take a walk during a game day and feel […]
If you are staying in Charlotte or visiting Charlotte you would feel a buzz going on! With the Carolina Panthers going to the big game the city has been in a happy zone on Sundays. With the teams dominate performance diversity hasn’t been better. Just take a walk during a game day and feel […]
