Shonda Rhimes, creator, head writer and executive producer of “Grey’s Anatomy,” shared a video of the star of her show, Ellen Pompeo, talking about how white people need to be advocates for diversity. It’s gone viral with more than 2 million views. “As Caucasian people, it’s our job, it’s our…
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Former 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Calls on Blacks to Protest with One-Day Boycott
Is this a viable solution against police brutality By Sheryl Estrada Isaiah Washington Isaiah Washington, a former star of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” is urging African Americans to protest the recent police-related deaths of Black men with a one-day boycott, which entails staying home from work. Following the deaths of Terence…
Steve Phillips Explains to Corporate Executives Why 'Brown is the New White'
Civil rights attorney Steve Phillips, author of the New York Times bestselling book “Brown Is the New White,”told some of the nation’s top thought leaders and corporate executives committed to diversity and inclusion that a “New American Majority” is “transforming all manners of modern society.” Phillips was the keynote speaker…
Jesse Williams’ BET Awards Speech: ‘If you have no interest in equal rights for Black people, then do not make suggestions to those who do’
By Sheryl Estrada Jesse Williams gives an acceptance speech at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, June 26. Social media is buzzing about actor and activist Jesse Williams and his profound acceptance speech at the annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Williams, who plays Dr. Jackson Avery…