Workforce numbers for productions in New York City’s Broadway industry are appalling: 80% of show writers, 85.5% of directors and over 61% of all roles cast go to white people. But the recently approved “New Deal for Broadway” is hoping to change all of that, bringing increased representation into all…
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New Study Reveals Most AAPI Characters in Hollywood Films Either Sexualized or Used As Comic Relief
Despite recent critically acclaimed and award-winning films like Minari and The Farewell, it appears Hollywood is still woefully slow in creating diverse, inclusive and non-stereotyped roles for its Asian American and Pacific Islander actors. A new study has found that the majority of roles given to Asian actors in the…
2021 Emmy Award Nominations Include Historic Recognition for POC and LGBTQ Talent
Following this year’s slate of historically diverse and inclusive nominees at the Grammy Awards and Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards — which honor the best in TV — have announced their list of 2021 nominees, setting a record for diversity and representation for people of color and members of the…
Every New Broadway Play in Production This Fall Will Be by a Black Author
New York City’s theater scene — and Broadway in particular — is looking to be especially diverse and inclusive when it goes back into regular production in fall 2021. NPR’s Josie Fischels reported that when Broadway theaters begin reopening in August, every new play set to debut in the city…