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The Institute is a leading resource on gender equity in media, utilizing data-driven insights and advocacy to increase diverse, intersectional representation on-screen. Representation matters FEB. 18, 2021   This week's roundup Lena Waithe's Hillman Grad partners with Indeed to invest in BIPOC filmmakers Hillman Grad and Indeed have partnered on the Rising Voices initiative, which will grant $100,000 to 10 BIPOC filmmakers to create short films. Said Waithe of the partnership: "...we’re not doing this because it’s a good thing to do or because it looks good — we think we’re going to get more powerful and meaningful stories". (2/16) Read more Nielsen launches Gracenote Inclusion Analytics to advance diversity on screen Nielsen debuted Gracenote Inclusion Analytics yesterday, which will deliver insights into the gender, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation of talent appearing in TV programming and the audiences watching it. The new venture will provide valuable data to production companies, distributors and marketers to create content that reflects the diversity of their audiences. (2/17) Read more Hollywood union leaders call on Congress to advance diversity in the creative industries Union leaders in Hollywood outlined their legislative agenda recently, pushing for policy that would advance diversity and equity in the arts, entertainment and media. The policy proposals cover a range of topics that would increase accessibility to creative industries and protect labor rights for underrepresented groups.  (2/11) Read more Women In Film launches "Votes for Women" campaign in time for awards season Women in Film has launched its second annual "Votes for Women" campaign, which recognizes “all of the women whose work behind the camera made the film landscape of 2020 possible.” The alternative ballot aims to highlight the contributions of women behind the camera in film during awards season. Check out the nominees: (2/17) Read more Research, industry insights, deeper dives British Consulate-General, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Release STEM Representation Report - watch the panel dicussion today! The British Consulate-General New York and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media at Mount Saint Mary’s University published Closing the STEM Gender Gap: A Study of Gender & STEM Representations in UK Family Television last week. This study, which assessed the depiction of STEM television characters based on gender identity, shows a continuing gender gap in UK family television–– and a marked juxtaposition between STEM character portrayals in the US and the UK. Check out the new report: GDIGM How Hallmark's New CEO Is Harnessing the Iconic Brand to Better Reflect Society "I live a life that is reflective of a lot of different communities. I can authentically say I want those communities represented because I know, not just know of, I really know what it’s like to be othered, however you define that." The Hollywood Reporter “Stranger Things” Star Priah Ferguson on Why She's Proud to Play Erica Sinclair “Erica was raised in an era where it wasn’t common for Black girls to use their voice...especially in a fictional American town like Hawkins. Girls who looked like her were probably ignored and dismissed.” Teen Vogue  Events, opportunities, what to watch #Amend: The Fight for America docuseries launches on Netflix #Amend: The Fight for America tells the stories of the brave Americans who fought to right the nation’s wrongs and enshrine the values we hold most dear into the Constitution — with liberty and justice for all. Feb 17th on #Netflix. Executive produced and hosted by Will Smith, written and co-produced by Institute member Sasha Stewart! Watch the trailer Join us on Feb. 23rd for a panel discussion on portrayals of Black women in Hollywood "The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there."  -Viola Davis Join us for a panel discussion and launch of new research on the representation of Black girls and women in popular family films and TV.   Register today We are pleased to now be offering access to our new members-only Slack channel, a digital networking space for our members to connect, collaborate, and create community.  Interested in joining the Institute Slack? Memberships to the Institute are available for as low as $22/month and include access to a slate of ongoing virtual events on a wide variety of industry topics. Join us today! Get networkin' Interested in working with us as a strategic partner or corporate sponsor? 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REPRESENTATION MATTERS FEB. 25, 2021 Institute releases first-of-its-kind report on representations of Black women in Hollywood The new report found that Black women and girls are appearing on-screen at a rate that nears parity with respect to the US population, but are still being subjected to harmful stereotypes - particularly with respect to measures like sexualization and violence. The report also found that Black women and girls are often showing up in ways that reinforce white, Euro-centric standards of beauty. Read the full report today: (2/25) Read more New York Times releases internal diversity report, 4-point plan for systemic change The New York Times released the results of an internal diversity review on Wednesday, in addition to a comprehensive plan for systemic reform to increase cultural diversity. Results from the study were striking, including findings that Asian-American women on staff reported feeling “invisible” while Black and Latino staffers are underrepresented in leadership. (2/24) Read more Time’s Up, Me Too and National Women’s Law Center launch initiative for Black survivors Time's Up, Me Too and the National Women's Law Center have launched 'We, As Ourselves' campaign to change the conversation about sexual violence and its impact on the Black community. Says #MeToo founder and Executive Director Tarana Burke: "With each Black survivor who is affirmed and supported through this initiative, we get one step closer to dismantling the systems that perpetuate sexual violence." (2/24) Read more Hollywood Foreign Press Association faces lawsuit, backlash over lack of Black voters The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is facing ongoing legal scrutiny over questionable ethics within the organization, and what one journalist described as a "culture of corruption". They are also facing public backlash after a LA Times expose revealed that there is not a single Black voter in the hugely influential and powerful organization. (2/21) Read more Why Is Black Hair Still an Afterthought in Hollywood? In this op-ed, writer Shama Nasinde examines how Black hair remains overlooked in Hollywood. Teen Vogue ‘Wrong Turn’ star Vardaan Arora is working to improve Asian representation in media The actor and activist sits down for an interview with Queerty to discuss his work to break barriers for queer Asian representation in the media. Queerty Want to Trust News Media Again? Call in the Women Ms. Magazine explores the need for increasing diversity in media leadership as a solution to building back the public trust in news media. Ms. Magazine We're honored to have the opportunity to speak with a few of the women who helped bring this fantastic film to life. Joining us on Monday will be Dominique Fishback(“Deborah Johnson”),  Dominique Thorne (“Judy Harmon”) Charlese Antoinette Jones, Costume Designer and Tiara Thomas, Original Songwriter. RSVP today

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MARCH 4, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP New study from the Institute finds Black women represented as smart in film & TV, but colorism persists Deadline recently covered the Institute's new study Representations of Black Women in Hollywood. The first-of-its-kind study revealed many positive findings, particularly that Black women and girls are being portrayed as smart and as leaders, and as working in STEM professions. However, researchers also found that Black women and girls are still being subjected to colorism and white, Euro-centric beauty standards. (3/2) Read more Chloé Zhao becomes the first Asian woman to win the Golden Globe for best director Zhao took home the Best Director award for Nomadland at the Golden Globes on Sunday, making her the first Asian woman to ever win the Golden Globe in the directing category. She is also the first woman to win the award since Barbra Streisand won for Yentl almost 40 years ago. It was also the first time in the history of the Golden Globes that three women were nominated in the category. (2/28) Read more Ava Duvernay, Jane Fonda, Time's Up join the chorus of voices speaking out against the HFPA's diversity problem Several creative leaders in the entertainment industry spoke out against the HFPA at this year's Golden Globes, following an expose from the LA Times that revealed a "culture of corruption" within the HFPA, and that the organization has no Black members. Says Duvernay: "...everyone must have balanced access and consideration so that the playing field can be more equitable for artists of all kinds, colors and cultures." (2/28) Read more Effie Awards partner with Facebook to launch new category to reward inclusive campaigns Facebook has partnered with the Alliance for the Strategic Value of Brands, the entity that hosts the Effie Awards, to launch a new category at the awards ceremony to celebrate and reward diverse, inclusive campaigns. Says the Alliance for the Strategic Value of Brands Board of Directors: “We want to see brands and agencies even more committed to representing the whole of society ”. (3/1) Read more RESEARCH & INSIGHTS Annenberg Inclusion Initiative releases study of representation in Netflix original productions The new study from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, commissioned by Netflix, is the first of its kind to study representation across Netflix scripted series and films. USC Annenberg See Jane Spotlight: OpenGate Entertainment Breaks The Hollywood Pitch Paradigm Learn how OpenGates’ Co-Founders Mike Anderson and Jeff Hood disrupt the traditional Hollywood pitch process. ⁠⁠With a customer base comprised of 75% women, people of color, and/or members of other underrepresented groups, they advocate that diversity is good business. ⁠⁠Their unique data-driven marketing technology and content curation engine develop original creative concepts to create and curate salable pitch packages. See how OpenGate can help open doors for you.  GDIGM Women's careers are being held back by an 'entitlement gap' in the workplace, reveals new research by The Female Lead The Female Lead’s research shows the problems that still block women's careers. One big issue is an 'Unentitled Mindset'. This is the way that women are conditioned to feel less entitled than men, in all areas of their lives. To expect less, not to take up too much space, not to demand more. This creates an entitlement gap between women and men, leading to inequality in pay, domestic load, childcare, parental care & unpaid work which mainly falls on women’s shoulders. Read the full report: The Female Lead Results of Kidscreen’s Industry Survey Check out the results from Kidscreen‘s first-ever Kids Industry Survey, which surveyed more than 450 professionals working in the global kids entertainment industry measuring trends in the kids space—from where the money is flowing, to how job satisfaction is spiking or waning, to what keeps everyone awake at night. Kidscreen EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES WATCH NOW: Representations of Black Women in Hollywood research presentation and panel discussion Institute members and guests were joined by incredible panelists Lorraine Toussaint, Korin Williams and Marley Dias last week to debut our new research report, Representations of Black Women in Hollywood. Lead researchers Dr. Caroline Heldman, PhD, VP of Research & Insights at the Institute, and Dr. Ninochka McTaggart, PhD, senior researcher at the Institute, shared highlights from the findings. Watch the full video of the event below: Watch the event Join the Institute's Slack workspace!

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MARCH 11, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Are Ads Inclusive Yet? Google and the Institute release findings from YouTube advertising study In partnership with Google, the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media analyzed character depictions in the most-watched ads on YouTube between 2015 and 2019. The findings suggest that while the industry is making strides in presenting a more diverse array of people, it still has a ways to go when it comes to combating negative stereotypes and being inclusive across a broader cross section of identities. (3/9) Read more Time's Up issues formal recommendations for the HFPA  Following a public call for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to address its pervasive diversity and ethical issues, workplace equity organization Time's Up has released a comprehensive outline of recommendations for the group, including a fundamental restructuring and a request that all current members of the HFPA resign effective immediately.  (3/9) Read more BAFTA breaks records with historical number of female nominees for best director category Women took center stage this year with the 2021 BAFTA nominations, with a record number of female nominees for the best director category. Nominees included Shannon Murphy (Babyteeth), Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), Jasmine Zbanic (Quo Vadis, Aida?) and Sarah Gavron (Rocks). The slate of female nominees comes after an extensive interal diversity review within the British Academy aimed at increasing diversity. (3/9) Read more Malala Yousafzai secures new content partnership with Apple TV Women's rights activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has launched a production company, Extracurricular, and signed a content partnership with Apple's TV division. Says Yousafzai of the partnership: "I'm grateful for the opportunity to support women, young people, writers, and artists in reflecting the world as they see it." (3/1) Read more RESEARCH & INSIGHTS Celebrating Women’s History Month: Forward Together video series featuring fireside chat with Geena Davis Facebook has launched a video content series in celebration of Women's History Month. Featured sessions include a conversation with Geena Davis, Founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and Nada Stirratt of Facebook, on the importance of inclusive storytelling. Register to tune in to all the sessions: Forward Together You can also check out Facebook's new Business Guide which includes insights for advertising professionals from Facebook IQ and the Institute that help businesses understand the value of representation. Facebook Business Guide Meghan Markle discusses the power of #SeeItBeIt In a moving and empowering conversation with Oprah, Meghan spoke about the power that seeing someone who looks like you can have, especially someone in a position of power. We are so inspired by Meghan and the ongoing work she has done to advocate for the equality of women, people of color, and marginalized groups in her personal life and beyond. See Jane Spotlight: Closing the STEM Gender Gap Across Borders Through Research, Policy & Partnerships In celebration of International Women's Day, we spotlight Hannah Young, the Deputy Consul General at the British Consulate General New York. Hannah is a proven leader, driving progress and stemming the gap wherever women and girls are marginalized, stereotyped and/or underrepresented. As a decision-maker and a mother, she is determined to forge a gender-equal world. Learn about her incredible journey across borders and find out why she insists that insights and partnerships can ensure the our children can “see it” in order to “be it.” GDIGM YouTube Streaming On TV Screens Jumped 20% During 2020, Company Reveals “Viewers are leaving behind traditional primetime, and we’re finding at YouTube that the new primetime is personal,” says YouTube’s product chief Neal Mohan. Deadline EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES   See Jane Influencer Event: Wolfwalkers Screening and Live Q&A Join us on Thursday, March 11th at 10am PST for a live virtual Q&A when we'll be joined by Director/Producer Tomm Moore, Director Ross Stewart, and Producer Nora Twomey with opening remarks from Geena Davis.  Wolfwalkers is currently available to watch on Apple TV+. Register today

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The Institute stands unequivocally against racist violence and misogyny. We are deeply saddened by the recent attacks in Georgia and share in grief and mourning with our friends, colleagues, and industry partners in the AAPI community. #StopAAPIHate REPRESENTATION MATTERS MARCH 18, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Female directors make history with most Oscar noms in a single year For the first time ever, more than one female director has been nominated in the best director category at the Oscars. Directors Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) and Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) were both nominated in the coveted best director category. Chloe Zhao is also making history this year as the first non-white woman to be nominated for best director. (3/15) Read more Beyonce breaks Grammys record as the most awarded female artist of all time In typical Beyonce fashion, Beyonce made Grammys history this year as she took home best R&B performance for 'Black Parade' - marking a record 28 Grammys. Accepting the record-breaking award, Beyonce shared: "As an artist, I believe it's my job and all of our jobs to reflect the times. And it's been such a difficult time. I wanted to uplift, encourage and celebrate all of the beautiful Black queens and kings that inspire me and the whole world." (3/14) Read more Asian actors see historic representation at this year's Oscars In another feat for representation at this year's Oscars, Asian actors are celebrating a historic year for representation - including the nomination of Steven Yeun as the first Asian American nominee in the best actor category. The diverse lineup comes after the Academy set a goal double the numbers of women and people of color in its membership. (3/15) Read more Rep. Deb Haaland sworn in as first Native American woman to lead Dept. of Interior Rep. Deb Haaland has been sworn in as the 54th U.S. Secretary of the Interior, making her the first Native American woman to occupy the role. Haaland is a member of the Laguna Pueblo Nation in New Mexico. “I get emotional right now because our children will know that anything’s possible,” said Crystal EchoHawk, executive director of IllumiNative, a group that uses pop culture and media to dispel Native American stereotypes. (3/15) Read more RESEARCH & INSIGHTS Anti-Asian Attacks Rise During Pandemic. Read NPR's Stories On The Surge In Violence A collection of the conversations you can listen to or read to understand the uptick in violence against Asian Americans. NPR New Study Finds Undervaluing Of Black-Led Projects Costs Hollywood $10 Billion Annually McKinsey & Company released a new study that details the financial hit Hollywood can expect to take when they undervalue Black-led projects. Deadline TrustRadius 2021 Women in Tech Report   Explore TrustRadius' 2021 report on the status of women in tech and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. TrustRadius Nigeria's Women Are a Powerful Collective. How Are They Changing History? Feminist Coalition’s Laila Johnson-Salami on how women in Nigeria will keep fighting. Global Citizen EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Influencer Screening – Judas and the Black Messiah We were thrilled to host a few of the incredible women who helped bring the Oscar-nominated film, Judas and the Black Messiah, to life at our recent Influencer Screening. Guests were joined by the incredible Dominique Fishback (“Deborah Johnson”), Dominique Thorne (“Judy Harmon”) Charlese Antoinette Jones (Costume Designer) and Tiara Thomas (Original Songwriter). Influencer Screening – Wolfwalkers Check out our recent Influencer Screening of Wolfwalkers, featuring a live virtual Q&A with  Director/Producer Tomm Moore, Director Ross Stewart and Producer Nora Twomey of the Oscar-nominated film, with opening remarks from Geena Davis.

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Introducing our new Next Gen Memberships! Students and early career professionals can now join the Institute as a member for as low as $5/month. Explore membership options today: BECOME A NEXT GEN MEMBER MARCH 25, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Sesame launches new racial justice content package for kids and families "The ABCs of Racial Literacy", Sesame's new racial justice content package, will equip kids and families with age-appropriate strategies to address questions about racism. “In order to go about dismantling racism, the only way we can do that is by being bold and explicit,” says Kay Wilson Stallings, EVP of creative and production for Sesame Workshop. (3/23) Read more WarnerMedia launches new post-production training program for BIPOC youth WarnerMedia has teamed with New York-based youth program Reel Works for a program that trains BIPOC youth in post-production coordination. The program includes instruction from industry professional and real-world practice experience. Reel Works, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, works with more than 1,000 New York City youth every year, matching them with professional filmmakers. (3/19) Read more Tanya Saracho, Mike Royce, Liz Hsiao Lan Alper launch writers’ access support staff program The creators have teamed up to launch a new program to support underrepresented groups in the television industry and provide them with the skill set to become writers’ assistants and script coordinators. Graduates will then be included on a list of trained writers’ assistants and script coordinators in order to boost hiring of underrepresented groups. (3/24) Read more Marvel introduces the first-ever LGBTQ Captain America in all-new limited series Marvel has introduced the first LGBTQ Captain America character in an all-new limited series "The United States of Captain America". The series will focus on a young Cap. Says artist Jan Bazaldua: “...as a transgender person, I am happy to be able to present an openly gay person who admires Captain America and fights against evil to help those who are almost invisible to society.” (3/19) Read more RESEARCH & INSIGHTS How Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Echo Hollywood’s Failings Renee Tajima-Peña, a UCLA Asian American Studies professor and the director of the Center for EthnoCommunications, discusses the role Hollywood has played in racist violence against Asians and Asian Americans.  Variety Oscar nominees are more diverse than ever. And that raises more questions about numbers and nuance. Institute CEO Madeline Di Nonno explains: "People of color in the United States are 38 percent of the population. [But] we’re looking at talent. We’re looking at opportunities. And opportunities should be given to talented people and not, ‘Well, we now have 38 percent directors who are people of color, we can stop.’ Absolutely not.”  The Washington Post Fighting for Pay Equity: A Q&A with Lilly Ledbetter and the Filmmaker Telling Her Story   Ms. Magazine sits down with Lilly Ledbetter and Rachel Feldman, who is directing an upcoming feature film about her story. Ms Magazine Olivia Liang of "Kung Fu" on the Importance of Asian American Representation on TV   "Representation and inclusion is not so much that we, as Asians, need to see ourselves represented on screen, but [that] we need to be invited into people's homes who don't see us in their everyday life, just to humanize us, normalize seeing us, [and] remind them that we are people just like they are and that we have a place in this world. Hopefully having our show in their homes will expand that worldview for them." Media Village EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES Join the Institute with a Next Gen Membership Are you part of the next generation of entertainment industry movers and shakers? We want to equip you with the tools you need to be a leader in the movement for media equity. We’re now offering Next Gen memberships for students and early career professionals for as low as $5/month. Join the Institute's mission to drive systemic change to achieve intersectional gender equity and inclusion in entertainment media. You’ll have access to: SEE JANE ON DEMAND Our extensive video library featuring research presentations, panels and Q&A’s with media and entertainment experts SEE JANE SALONS, INFLUENCER SCREENINGS, GLOBAL SYMPOSIUMS Our exclusive screenings, Q&A’s, research presentations, panels, and more DIGITAL NETWORKING Access to our members-only Slack channel to network with like-minded professionals. Join our movement today!   Become a Next Gen Member Join Institute CEO Madeline Di Nonno for Female Filmmakers Forum on Clubhouse  Join Institute CEO Madeline Di Nonno and a panel of creators on Clubhouse on April 1st at 3pm for a conversation about diversity and representation in filmmaking. The dialogue is part of an ongoing fundraiser for the Institute.   Add to calendar

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APRIL 1, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP OUTtv launches as first LGBTQ+ Apple TV channel OUTtv Media Group has partnered with Producer Entertainment Group to launch OUTtv USA, an SVOD service dedicated to LGBTQ+ content. Says Jacob Slane, Partner at Producer Entertainment Group: “Demand for premium, authentic queer content is at an all time high...we’re proud to join OMG to bring their long standing history of serving the LGBTQ+ community with programming that’s both entertaining and inspiring to the U.S. market." (3/29) Read more P&G launches new effort to improve portrayal of Black life on screen Proctor and Gamble has announced the launch of "Widen The Screen", a content creation, talent development and partnership platform that enables and advocates for increased inclusion of Black creators across the advertising, film and television industries. "Widen The Screen" is a callback to a film of the same name that premiered during the 2021 NAACP Image Awards with a call to action to portray a more holistic view of Black life. (3/29) Read more Black News Channel returns to primetime The creators of the startup television news channel Black News Channel (BNC) are rolling out a primetime lineup with a new feature called Black News Tonight. BNC anchor Marc Lamont Hill says the news segment will run the gamut with topics ranging from politics to pop culture, and "put a spotlight on stories that Black people are talking about on Twitter, or in barbershops, that may not get covered by mainstream cable news outlets.”  (3/31) Read more Hong Kong Disneyland's new castle marks new era for diversity at Disney A hallmark of the Disneyland landscape, Hong Kong Disneyland's new castle features inventive architectural designs that aim to represent the expanding diversity of the new era of Disney. Says Hilcia Pena, senior architect at Walt Disney Imagineering: "Our stories continue to grow, and we get to learn about different cultures around the world. So how do we put that into the buildings and stories we try to tell?" (3/26) Read more RESEARCH & INSIGHTS OWN and SeeHer Create Guide to Improve Representation of Black Women in Media   New #WriteHerRight guide encourages storytellers to apply an intersectional lens. AdWeek Elliot Page, Leyna Bloom and the trans artists forcing a shift in media representation   'The way that we portray trans people is an act of violence oftentimes,' says Page photographer Wynne Neilly. CBC Lil Nas X on 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name),' LGBTQ Repression and the Influence of FKA Twigs Lil Nas X sits down with Time to discuss queer representation and the mixed responses to his groundbreaking new music video. Time Indigenous film-makers are gaining prominence Industry initiatives, as well as social-justice movements, have drawn attention to their stories.  The Economist EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

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APRIL 8, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP The Institute receives Center for Women's Leadership 2021 Award for Excellence in Advancing Women's Leadership The Institute is proud to share that we are the recipient of The Forbes School of Business and Technology® Center for Women's Leadership's inaugural Award for Excellence in Advancing Women's Leadership. The award "recognizes a leader and/or organization that has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to advancing gender equality and women as leaders in business and society." (4/5) Read more Tarana J. Burke and Mervyn Marcano ink deal with CBS Studios  Founder of the #MeToo movement Tarana Burke and her producing partner Field/House Productions have secured a massive overall producing deal with CBS Studios. Burke and Marcano will be developing scripted, unscripted and documentary projects for CBS' linear and streaming platforms. "Creating space for new narratives has always been an integral part of cultural change work," Burke said. (4/6) Read more Read the open letter to Hollywood demanding studios hire disability officers - signed by Naomie Harris, Amy Poehler and more Entrepreneur and disability activist Keely Cat-Wells, founder of the Los Angeles-based talent agency C Talent, is teaming up with major Hollywood players on the open letter. Says Cat-Wells of the move: “If we don’t design for accessibility or include people with disabilities, it is like saying we don’t want the business of every fifth person who walks or rolls through the door." (4/7) Read more Native American TV Writers Lab announces this year's fellows The Native American Media Alliance has announced selected fellows for the 6th annual Native American TV Writers Lab. The Lab is an intensive TV scriptwriting workshop, which prepares Native Americans for careers as television writers. According to a recent WGA report, Indigenous people currently represent just 1.1% of working television writers. Learn more about the fellows and their impressive work: (4/3) Read more RESEARCH & INSIGHTS See Jane Spotlight: WolfWalkers   Powerful and empowering, the folk animated feature film Wolfwalkers is nominated for Best Animated Feature for the upcoming Oscars and EE British Academy Film Award (BAFTA). Find out why a gender swap, resulting in two female lead characters, enabled core themes regarding humanity and the environment to resonate throughout the film. GDIGM How Hollywood’s male power players can step up and be allies to women   Powerful allies like Paul Fieg and Ryan Murphy show us how it's done. USA Today NEW: Two research studies from EDC + SRI International find Molly of Denali videos, digital games, and activities improve children’s ability to use informational text (oral, written, or visual text designed to inform) to solve real-world problems. Learn more: EDC The Minnesota journalists of colour changing the way policing is covered in America amid the Derek Chauvin trial Journalists in-state are on the cutting edge of covering race and policing after struggling with big questions about doing it right. Independent EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES WEDNESDAY APRIL 21, 2021 9:00am PT | 12:00pm ET Join the Institute in partnership with UNICEF as we unveil our research report on gender representation in advertisements on TV and YouTube, through analysis of the 1,000 most viewed ads in 2019 in India. The findings of this research are a benchmark with which we can all measure progress towards more empowering gender portrayals and gender-sensitive advertising in India and worldwide. While the study shows that women and girls have achieved parity-of-representation according to some metrics, there is, nonetheless, enormous room for even more empowering gender portrayals. The Indian chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) has been a strategic partner in providing sample for the study and will also be with us in the journey to take this study into action. Register today

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APRIL 15, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP CAA launches new initiative to improve representation Launched on Tuesday, The Full Story Initiative will act as an industry-wide resource with the purpose of generating “authentic narratives in television and film for a more equitable future,” according to the mission statement. The Full Story Initiative will connect creators at every level of entertainment with a nonprofit advisory board to support representation efforts. The Institute is proud to partner with CAA on the Full Story Initiative.  (4/13) Read more Kimberly Godwin makes history as first Black executive of a major broadcast newsroom Kimberly Godwin is about to make history as the incoming president of ABC News and the first Black executive to run one of America's major broadcast network newsrooms. She is currently the executive vice president at CBS News, and previously served as CBS News' executive director for development and diversity, where she oversaw units like News Standards & Ethics and CBS Audio Services. Before Godwin, every president of ABC News has been a white man. (4/14) Read more Chloé Zhao becomes first Asian woman to win top DGA Award Director Chloé Zhao has been rightfully dominating this year's awards season, and the DGA awards are no different. Zhao is only the second woman ever to win the Director's Guild of America's highest competitive category of Outstanding Directing - Feature Film, and the first-ever Asian woman to take home the coveted prize. Taking home the award for her feature film Nomadland, Zhao took the opportunity to thank all the other directors who were nominated this year. (4/10) Read more Hollywood speaks out on the unjust killing of young father Daunte Wright by Minneapolis police Following the tragic shooting of a 20-year-old Daunte Wright by Minnesota police during a traffic stop, artists and celebrities are speaking out to tell his story and support the allocation of resources to his family. Stars like Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and professional sports teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves spoke out on social media about the young father’s death. Wright’s killing has reignited important conversations about systemic racism and police brutality. (4/13) Read more RESEARCH & INSIGHTS 'Minari' Broke New Ground for Storytellers of Color, But Creatives Don't Want to Be Pigeonholed   The Oscar-nominated film navigates the immigrant American journey, but writer-director Lee Isaac Chung, producer Christina Oh and Steven Yeun emphasize its themes are broader than the Asian American experience: "We were just trying to tell something honest." The Hollywood Reporter 'Crip Camp': Judy Heumann Reflects on Her Counselor Days and How Hollywood Should Handle Stories of Disability   The disability rights activist also opens up about how the Oscar-nominated documentary captures the importance of Camp Jened in the 1970s. The Hollywood Reporter Disability EmpowHer Network's Pen Pal Program Is Reminding Disabled Girls of Their Power Pairing disabled girls with successful disabled women is empowering. Teen Vogue

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#SayHisName This week, justice was served in the murder of George Floyd. It will not bring him back, but we hope it brings some peace to his family. It is one step in a long road and only deepens our commitment to fighting racial injustice.  APRIL 22, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP The Institute debuts new study on representation in advertising in India The Institute released a new report this week in partnership with UNICEF that explores the status of representation in YouTube and television advertising in India. Although female characters are prominent in ads in India, they are still highly stereotyped and subject to colorism and unrealistic standards of beauty. Read the full report today: (4/21) Read more Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival to become annual program of BFFoundation Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival, which is dedicated to uplifting underrepresented storytellers, will be produced as an annual program of the newly formed nonprofit BFFoundation in Arkansas. Says Geena of the move: "We will continue to champion change by supporting work...that amplifies the voices of females, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and people with disabilities in entertainment and media." (4/21) Read more Marvel introduces first Asian superhero in new film Shang-Chi Marvel has found its first Asian superhero in Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu, who will be playing titular character Shang-Chi in the upcoming film. Says director Destin Daniel Cretton: "I had a handful of other characters that looked like me on screen, but there were maybe two or three that I could choose from, and superheroes were not a part of that." (4/19) Read more Human Rights Campaign to honor FX's Pose with National Visibility and Impact Award FX's groundbreaking series Pose will be receiving this year's National Visibility and Impact Award at the Human Rights Campaign's “Time for Equality Live" fundraiser. Says Pose star MJ Rodriguez: "...Pose will always have a special place in the hearts and minds of everyone the show has impacted. Our hope is that this marks the beginning of a new era of inclusion of LGBTQ storylines on television.” (4/20) Read more RESEARCH & INSIGHTS WMC Investigation 2021: Gender and Non-Acting Oscar Nominations - Read the Full Report   Despite women making history in the top categories at the Oscars, the number of female nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards did not see a significant increase compared to past years, according to a Women’s Media Center analysis of the 18 non-acting categories. Women's Media Center Progress towards gender equality under the law is being made, but legal barriers to women’s full economic participation remain   Insights from the new Women, Business and the Law 2021 report from World Bank Group. World Bank Group Derek Chauvin’s Guilty Conviction Is Not Justice for Systemic Police Violence This op-ed argues that one police officer being held accountable for murder isn’t nearly enough. Teen Vogue THR Talks: Andra Day and Roxane Gay in Conversation About Suffering in Art and Racism in Addiction The 'United States vs. Billie Holiday' best actress nominee and the 'Bad Feminist' author and cultural critic engage in a deep, intense discussion that included the Derek Chauvin trial and why faith precludes competitiveness: "It just thrashes this idea that you and I are in competition, especially when it comes to Black women." The Hollywood Reporter EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

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APRIL 29, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Oscars 2021 proves to be historic year for representation in non-acting categories  The 93rd Academy Awards is being praised for a historically diverse lineup of winners in the behind-the-scenes categories. Chloe Zhao is now the first woman of color (and second woman ever) to win the coveted best director award, as well as the second woman of color to take home best picture. Women of color also took home historic awards in categories like makeup and hairstyling, original music, and more. (4/25) Read more #ChangeHollywood launches inclusion rider template and policy guide   #ChangeHollywood, an initiative of the civil-rights group Color of Change, teamed up with industry partners to develop and launch a new inclusion rider and policy guide for the entertainment industry. The policies focus on accountability and hiring targets, and "bring together civil rights, racial justice and legal expertise, as well as a knowledge of the industry, to provide resources for increased representation throughout Hollywood." (4/28) Read more Time's Up and 1 in 4 call on Hollywood to improve representation of people with disabilities Time's Up has joined forces with the organization 1 in 4, an "intersectional coalition of disabled creatives" working in Hollywood, to advocate for improving authentic representation of people with disabilities. Says Tina Tchen, president and CEO of Time’s Up Foundation: “Even though one in four people have a disability, they are missing in our films and television shows...and their stories are not told in the press.” (4/27) Read more Reese's Book Club launches writers' fellowship for underrepresented women The new fellowship LitUp will serve to mentor and uplift women writers from marginalized groups. Says Witherspoon: "We know there are so many powerful stories from undiscovered voices, and now, more than ever, we need to hear them. We are so thrilled that LitUp will serve as a launchpad for a new generation of authors and provide them with the necessary tools and resources to forge formidable careers as storytellers." (4/27) Read more RESEARCH & INSIGHTS Oscars 2021: the year that older women finally became visible to Hollywood   From Frances McDormand to Youn Yuh-Jung, women over 50 stole the show at the Oscars - and it was revolutionary Harper's Bazaar New Hollywood Podcast: Mj Rodriguez Talks Final Season Of ‘Pose’ And Impact Of Groundbreaking FX Drama   Pose star MJ Rodriguez sits down with the Deadline Podcast to chat about saying goodbye to her character Blanca and Pose, what to expect for the final season, her music career and how much she loves Cinnabon. Deadline Gender Equality: It’s Never Been Just for Women and Girls Racial and gender equality won’t happen without men. This conversation explores ways to help men and boys join movements for gender and racial equality. Philanthropy Women Creating Opportunities for Composers of Color in Hollywood "Hollywood has always been a networking town, which is why diversity advocates say that in addition to databases and recommendation lists of talent, composers of color also need opportunities to meet with music and studio executives directly." Women's Media Center EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES TUESDAY MAY 4, 2021 12:00 PM PT | 3:00 PM ET  Join the Geena Davis Institute and TTIE (Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity) for the launch of this year's Behind the Scenes Report. This new report attempts to further understand the barriers that underrepresented writers continue to face, address how the pandemic has affected TV writers’ careers in the last year, and dive deeper into the process of creating more authentic and inclusive content.   We’ll talk to a panel of experts and provide substantive recommendations to industry leaders as well as tools for underrepresented writers to be successful in their TV writing careers.   OPENING REMARKS Geena Davis | Founder and Chair, GDIGM Tawal Panyacosit Jr. | Co-Creator/Co-Executive Producer, Life After First Failure, Co-Founder, Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity MODERATOR Madeline Di Nonno | President & CEO, GDIGM RESEARCH PRESENTATION Romeo Perez | Senior Project Manager, Research and Insights, GDIGM SPEAKERS Melinda Hsu Taylor | Showrunner/Executive Producer, Nancy Drew on the CW Steven Canals | Emmy®-nominated and Peabody Award-winning co-creator, executive producer, director and writer of FX’s groundbreaking drama series, POSE Shireen Razack | Co-Executive Producer of New Amsterdam on NBC & Co-Founder and Co-Chair of TTIE LaToya Morgan | Founder of TinkerToy Productions & Co-Creator of the upcoming HBO Max series Duster Register today

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MAY 5, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Institute & TTIE launch new report Behind The Scenes: The State of Inclusion & Equity in TV Writing The Institute launched a new report on Tuesday in partnership with the Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity (TTIE) exploring the status of diversity and inclusion in TV Writing. The new report attempts to further understand the barriers that underrepresented writers continue to face, address how the pandemic has affected TV writers’ careers in the last year, and dive deeper into the process of creating more authentic and inclusive content. (5/4) Read more 14th annual Television Academy Honors announces recipients The 14th annual Television Academy Honors, hosted by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, recognizes standout projects that “have used powerful and innovative storytelling to advance social change” “and “elevate complex issues facing society." Among this year's winners is the widely celebrated limited series I May Destroy You from British creator Michaela Coel, which explores issues of rape, racism and sexuality. The show was famously left out of this year's Golden Globes, a move that many called a serious snub. (5/3) Read more SAG-AFTRA launches new platform for sexual harrassment reporting, accreditation for intimacy coordinators SAG-AFTRA has launched a new platform called SAG-AFTRA Safe Place, which allows SAG-AFTRA members as well as anyone who has worked on a SAG-AFTRA production to safely report incidents of sexual harassment they may have personally experienced or witnessed. They have also launched a first-of-its-kind Intimacy Coordinator training accreditation and registry program which aims to increase the number of professionals in this rapidly growing field. (4/29) Read more Telemundo launches new streaming service with NBCUniversal  Telemundo launched a new streaming service with NBCUniversal this week. A first-of-its-kind effort, the studio already has a host of original premium scripted content projects in the works. “We are thrilled to open a new state-of-the-art studio designed from its inception to produce premium content featuring world-class producers and award-winning Hispanic talent across the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Spain and Argentina,” says Telemundo Global Studios president Marcos Santana. (5/5) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH UN catalogues ‘chilling tide of abuse’ against female journalists   Misogyny, bigotry and threats ‘cut public trust in critical media’, warns this report after a major investigation. The Guardian Generation Equality: Extraordinary Women, Extraordinary Stories | Producers Guild of America The UN and the PGA host a series of virtual workshops designed for the creative community to learn about the UN's sustainable development goals and explore possibilities for collaboration to make positive social impact entertainment. Featuring Institute CEO Madeline Di Nonno. Next Big Thing: 10 Rising Doc Filmmakers Who “Speak Truth to Power” The Hollywood Reporter profiles ten documentary filmmakers who are doing critical culture change work. The Hollywood Reporter True Romance: Janet Mock on the Final Season of ‘Pose’ As Mock says goodbye to the groundbreaking drama that changed her life, she is planning to make more television that shows people that they are not alone. The New York Times EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

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The Institute is proud to celebrate and stand alongside our AAPI community members, industry partners, and allies. This month and always, we honor the rich histories and cultural contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and recommit ourselves to uplifting and centering AAPI voices.  MAY 13, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Netflix launches new AAPI Hub for AAPI Heritage Month In honor of this year's AAPI Heritage Month, Netflix has launched a dedicated collection as well as a national ad campaign to celebrate AAPI creators. The "Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Stories" collection includes Netflix original series, films, and specials starring AAPI creators. The ad campaign includes a video message with a host of AAPI influencers and changemakers, as well as national billboards and a partnership with non-profit Act to Change to sponsor the third annual national AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate. (5/10) Read more Amazon Studios to host virtual conference on AAPI representation in media Amazon Studios has teamed up with the Producer's Guild of America (PGA) on a virtual conference focused on AAPI representation in media. Amazon Studios Voices: API Representation in Film and Media will focus on how Hollywood can continue to work towards anti-racism and be a tool for broad scale social change. Says Latasha Gillespie, global head of DEI for Amazon Studios: “Amazon Studios DEI has been diving deep into our own data, examining our systems and structures, and reimagining our policies to be unapologetic about what inclusive, authentic, and nuanced storytelling looks like." (5/11) Read more AAPI creators discuss media representation at UTA Inclusion Panel Creators Jon M. Chu, Fala Chen, Daniel Wu, and Mary Lee, head of film at A-Major Media - sat down with UTA to discuss the importance of representation for the AAPI community. Chen, will portray Jiang Li in the upcoming Marvel flick Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, “We just need more complex, important roles that tell our experiences as an immigrant...but also American; but also someone who’s second or third-generation American, born and raised here who actually don’t speak any language other than English.” (5/11) Read more The third edition of the CAPE List amplifies AAPI storytelling The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) has teamed up with The Black List for the third edition of the CAPE List, which highlights the best in Asian and Pacific Islander storytelling. This time, the winning writers will have the opportunity to have their work read by executives at major film studios A Major, Annapurna, Lord Miller, and M88. The scripts must feature a lead character who identifies as AAPI, and must include authentic and accurate Asian and Pacific Islander representation. The character must be so integral to the narrative that if removed, it would significantly alter or affect the story.  (5/12) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH Procter & Gamble Partners With GLAAD To Advance LGBTQ Acceptance Through Advertising Says Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO of GLAAD: "...we understand at GLAAD is how pervasive and important advertising is. P&G has been the leader in using that platform to be inclusive of the LGBTQ community. So for us, it's a natural next step, from Hollywood, from social media platforms to advertising." Forbes Actors Fund Study Details Devastating Impact of COVID-19 on Entertainment Industry   A new survey conducted The Actors Fund sheds more light on COVID-19’s impact on the entertainment industry. Variety “Just Go In and Do Your Thing”: Hollywood’s Most Powerful Women Talk Megadeals, Bullying and Perseverance at THR’s Executive Roundtable Netflix's Bela Bajaria, Amazon's Jennifer Salke, Disney's Dana Walden and uber-creators Shonda Rhimes and Ava DuVernay get candid about their responsibilities and realities: "I like to say I don’t feel grateful or fortunate to be here. I earned my right to be here." The Hollywood Reporter Brands are finally depicting the reality of motherhood, but it’s time to go further From breastfeeding to post-partum bodies, maternal mental health to discrimination, 2021 has seen some bold brands finally reflect the realities of motherhood in their advertising. Now it’s time for others to follow suit and execute strategies that will strike the right tone to unlock this demographic’s spending power. The Drum IDEAS IN ACTION How Hollywood Movies And TV Shows Impact Real Science Flicks like ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The X-Files’ have left their mark on academia and inspired future researchers. Thanks to science advisers, studios can finally get the details right. Discover Little Mix Used Their Platform at the Brit Awards to Call Out “White Male Dominance” in the Music Industry "It's not easy being a female in the U.K. pop industry. We've seen the white male dominance, misogyny, sexism and lack of diversity. We're proud of how we've stuck together, stood our ground, surrounded ourselves with strong women, and are now using our voices more than ever." Teen Vogue Meet The 17-Year-Old Activist Empowering Indian Teens "I didn’t truly know the meaning of social activism and community service, but I knew that the world could be better and I believed that I could be at the forefront of that metamorphosis." Women's Media Center

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MAY 20, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Storyblocks launches new campaign to increase LGBTQ+ representation in media & advertising Storyblocks, the largest subscription-based platform providing unlimited stock content and tools for creators, launched a new campaign today that aims to increase visibility of underrepresented communities in media and advertising. Queer Spaces and Faces will support the production of inclusive content that authentically represents the LGBTQIA+ community, with a focus on intersectionality. Themes for the collection include representations of Black Male Love, queer artists, and "The Chosen Family". (5/17) Read more The new If/Then exhibit features the largest collection of statues of women in the world Did you know that there were less than SIX outdoor public statues of women in the United States? We are honored to be friends with the If/Then Initiative and support their latest project, the #IfThenSheCanExhibit! Over 120 #IfThenSheCan ambassadors now have life-sized 3D printed statues displayed at The Dallas North Park Center, the largest collection of women statues in the world. This groundbreaking exhibit shows young girls and women that anything is possible, and that ANYONE can work in STEM. (5/20) Read more Seven queer filmmakers team up for FX's Pride docuseries chronicling LGBTQ+ history The new Pride docuseries on FX features six installments, each chronicling an important period in LGBTQ+ history. Seven queer filmmakers teamed up to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ celebrities and cultural icons, as well as the untold stories of lesser-known activists and influential figureheads who have shaped history. The first three episodes of Pride are currently streaming on FX on Hulu. Remaining episodes premiere Friday, May 21 starting at 8 p.m. on FX, streaming the next day on FX on Hulu. (5/15) Read more Disney launches the new Onyx Collective, a content brand for creators of color  The newly launched Onyx Collective will debut on Hulu, and feature a curated slate of content from creators of color. The new platform will be helmed by Freeform President Tara Duncan. Says Dana Walden, chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television: “Our industry is immeasurably enriched by the incredible talents of emerging and established creators of color. Launching Onyx Collective allows us to be the best partners to those creators, providing them with the support they need to do their best work."  (5/17) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH Nielsen’s New Research Prompts Advertisers to Defund Hate Nielsen recently revealed that nearly a dozen Fortune 500 companies and 66 brands unknowingly ran ad campaigns in Q1, 2021 adjacent to hateful digital content related to Asians, China, and the origins of coronavirus. Its study, "Offering Hope, Not Funding Hate," responds to consumer demand for accountability and outlines actions advertisers can take to change the paradigm. GDIGM Starz And UCLA Release Nationwide Survey Affirming Demand For Industry Representation Give The People What They Want: US Audiences and Their Appetite for Multicultural Media Content demonstrates that audiences are paying attention to diversity on and off screen - in fact, it is a key component of how they choose what content to watch.  Deadline 2021 UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report shows upward trend of diversity in cinema The data shows Hollywood’s progress in inclusion, as actors of color made up 39.7% of lead roles in the 2020 top films, an increase of 12.1% from 2019. The Daily Bruin IDEAS IN ACTION This manager is working toward diversity in Hollywood — and that includes those with disabilities Eryn Brown, talent manager at Management 360, has faced barriers in getting employment or even accessing industry events because of her disability. LA Times USC Annenberg and ViacomCBS establish scholarship to advance newsroom diversity The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and global media giant ViacomCBS have launched a new scholarship program that will create a pipeline for Black journalists to both enter and lead in newsrooms. USC Annenberg Women in Animation Addresses Diversity With New Talent Database Says WIA president Marge Dean: "‘I’d love to hire women, but I don’t know where to find them’ will no longer be acceptable." The Hollywood Reporter LGBTQ visibility leads to acceptance   The latest phase of Procter & Gamble and GLAAD’s Visibility Project demonstrates that inclusion in marketing is a powerful force for social change – as long as it is authentic. PR Week EVENTS Join us on May 26th for a live Q&A with Award-Winning filmmaker Grace Lee. All registrants will receive access to her Peabody Winning film AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY: THE EVOLUTION OF GRACE LEE BOGGS prior to the live Q&A. Producer/Director, Grace Lee is a nationally sought out speaker and guest lecturer on the Asian American experience, women and politics, and documentary film. To learn more about Grace visit her website HERE REGISTER TODAY

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Monday marked the 30th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking feminist movie Thelma & Louise, starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon. We are so proud to celebrate the legacy of this iconic film and its profound cultural impact! MAY 27, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as the first openly gay spokeswoman to lead the White House press briefing room Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House principal deputy press secretary, made history in the White House press briefing room on Wednesday. Jean-Pierre is the second Black woman and first openly gay spokeswoman to do so. Symone Sanders, the chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted: "I will be raising my coffee cup during the WH press briefing in celebration of representation, aptitude and brilliance. The ancestors are proud." (5/26) Read more Gemma Chan-led Eternals introduces Marvel's most diverse cast to date Audiences were graced with the teaser trailer for the new Marvel flick Eternals this week, starring Gemma Chan. Directed by Oscar winner Chloe Zhao, the film is Marvel’s most diverse venture yet - featuring Hollywood powerhouses like Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Angelina Jolie, Bryan Tree Henry, Harry Keoghan, Kit Harrington and more. Zhao previously made history as the first Asian woman and second woman ever to win the coveted best director award at the Oscars. (5/24) Read more Collective reflection on the cultural impact of George Floyd's death on the year anniversary of his passing May 25th marked one year since the untimely death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Floyd's death sparked global uprisings and reignited a necessary national conversation about systemic racism and police brutality in the United States. One year later, media outlets everywhere are reflecting on the sweeping cultural impacts of this tragedy, where we have come, and all the important change work that is still left to be done.  (5/25) Read more Kids2 launches new limited series to introduce concepts of diversity Kids2, a global brand that supports parents with early childhood development solutions, announced the launch of its new series The Sandbox in partnership with the Baby Einstein brand. The educational series will bring the Baby Einstein characters to life, and follow as they discover each other's unique diversity, traditions and cultural backgrounds. The Sandbox will be available exclusively on The Roku Channel from May 1st to June 15th.  (5/21) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH Thelma & Louise: The film that gave women firepower, desire and complex inner lives It’s 30 years since Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis drove into history in the road movie that was supposed to change everything. The Independent explores the legacy and enduring appeal of a Nineties classic. The Independent Can TV shows help teens navigate bullying, depression and other mental health issues? Yes, says a UCLA report, but only when they approach topics in a credible, supportive way. “Together, we can normalize talking about mental health by bringing together scholars and content creators to unlock the power of research-informed storytelling,” says UCLA researcher Yalda Uhls. UCLA STORIES MATTER: How New Entertainment Narratives About Health Can Influence Mindsets and Policy To inform the growing field of narrative change, the Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project is exploring how media and entertainment narratives impact audiences’ understanding of health and well-being, disparities and solutions; and how entertainment might play a key role in shifting mindsets toward equity, justice and systemic change. The Norman Lear Center Anita Hill-Led Hollywood Commission Panel Tackles Workplace Bullying: “Treating People Well Is Really Good Business” “The level of bullying, to put it mildly, is deeply troubling,” she said, noting that a commission survey of nearly 10,000 industry workers found that 3 out of 4 workers ages of 18-29 experienced some form of bullying in 2019, and that women and people with disabilities were more likely to be the victims of bullying. Deadline IDEAS IN ACTION Gold House Partners With NALIP to Launch #LatinxGoldOpen Theater Buyout Movement The campaign that began with Asian films is expanding to help secure box office success for Latino movies. The Hollywood Reporter ‘Coded For Inclusion’: Staff Me Up Partners With Color Of Change & More To Elevate Underrepresented Crew Members Via Expanded Hiring Platform Leading industry hiring platform Staff Me Up has launched Coded for Inclusion, an initiative set on opening the doors for underrepresented groups—from the LGBTQ+ communities to people with disabilities—to jobs in media. Deadline All-Female Mentoring Group Femtors Aims to Help Rising Hollywood Execs Achieve “Career Longevity”   The organization, founded by WME partner Cori Wellins, pairs top industry women with mid-level-position executives: "We're really looking at filling out the upper parts of the pyramid." The Hollywood Reporter

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JUNE 3, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Billy Porter, Sterling K. Brown, and more to read tributes at LA's AIDS Monument A slate of creators, activists and public officials will gather at West Hollywood Park on June 5th for the groundbreaking new installation honoring those who have died of AIDS or are living with HIV. Stories: The AIDS Monument will feature a 7,000-square-foot art installation as well as an audio component called Hear Our Stories, which will include readings from The Aids Memorial. June 5th marks the 40th anniversary of the first CDC report related to HIV/AIDS. (6/2) Read more Nickelodeon casts first openly trans teen actor on Danger Force 13-year-old actor Sasha A. Cohen will be appearing on an episode of Nickelodeon's live action series Danger Force on June 19th. Sasha is openly trans, and will be the first openly trans teen actor to appear on a Nickelodeon live show. Says Nickelodeon’s executive vice president of programming and content strategy Paul DeBenedittis of the casting decision: “It has long been Nickelodeon’s mission to be a home for all kids, and to authentically represent them in their full diversity.” (6/2) Read more Blair Imani teams up with SKITTLES for new QueeR Codes campaign in celebration of Pride Famed historian, author, and educator Blair Imani is teaming up with SKITTLES to promote LGBTQ+ visibility through the SKITTLES QueeR Codes campaign. The program is a partnership with four LGBTQ+ artists, and will feature a series of urban murals, each one with a QR Code that when scanned, brings the viewer to a website filled with content and stories from the artists and other LGBTQ+ creators sharing the importance of Pride. The murals will be available for viewing throughout the month of June across cities in the U.S. (6/1) Read more Check out the slate of network programming for Pride Month Networks are gearing up to celebrate Pride Month in the U.S., which honors the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and the start of the Gay Liberation Movement. Check out all the programming being rolled out by networks and streaming services like Paramount+, Telemundo and more. Highlights include A Salute to LGBTQ+ Pride Achievements in Television from the Paley Center for Media, which will focus on how representations of LGBTQ+ life have evolved over the past 8 decades. (6/1) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH Geena Davis Talks About the Impact of 'Thelma & Louise' "I've had a lot of time to think about the movie and the ending, and I think the reason people come out from seeing it feeling empowered and liberated is because for good or ill, they retain control of their lives, all the way." Next Avenue Watch the Unstereotype Alliance Global Member Summit 2021 The first-ever Unstereotype Alliance Global Member Summit is now available to watch on demand! The summit hosted more than 120 fantastic speakers, including Institute President & CEO Madeline Di Nonno in conversation with Danai Gurira. Summit sessions and supporting materials, including links to research and case studies referenced throughout, are available to view on demand until the end of June. You’ll find each session via the Agenda on the Summit site. Don’t forget to check out our shorter Spotlight sessions, including a sneak peek into findings from new research: Gender Equality Attitudes Study Phase 2, and Beyond Gender 2. Register to watch Are children’s books becoming more diverse? New research reveals persistent bias Using AI tools, researchers find that ‘mainstream’ books still lack non-white, non-male characters. University of Chicago Harmful stereotypes in media deter more than a third of LGBTQ+ Americans 39% of viewers have stopped engaging with specific media because it plays into harmful stereotypes about the LGBTQ+ community. Yahoo IDEAS IN ACTION RespectAbility Announces Entertainment Lab Participants RespectAbility– the non-profit that seeks to combat stigmas for people with disabilities— has announced the participants for its third annual Lab for Entertainment Professionals with Disabilities. Participants include people with physical, cognitive, sensory, mental health, and other disabilities. The Hollywood Reporter Faces of Entrepreneurship: Lindz Amer, Queer Kid Creative Institute member Lindz Amer is the founder and CEO of Queer Kid Creative, a multi-media production company spreading queer joy through queer-focused intersectional all-ages media. They write, produce, and co-host Queer Kid Stuff, an original LGBTQ+ educational webseries for all ages and supplementary educational resources. In this series, Lindz performs songs and stories for families. They also produce and host a recently launched, family-friendly podcast called Activist, You! focused on social justice wherein they interview kid & youth activists. NASDAQ Obamas Reteam With Chris Nee for Netflix’s ‘We the People’   The animated civics lessons will feature original songs performed by artists including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, Andra Day and poet Amanda Gorman. The Hollywood Reporter Chicago Transgender Women Are Reclaiming Their Narrative Through Groundbreaking Talk Shows   Irregular Girl's "That Shit's Trans" and Alex Jenny's "The Moment" show local transgender women are redefining what it means to be a trans person in media. Block Club Chicago

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JUNE 10, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Alliance for Women in Media announces Gracie Award winners The Alliance for Women in Media has unveiled the winners of its 46th edition of the Gracie Awards, which "honor standout women in the media industry and recognize entertainment and news programming that addressed timely topics and social issues". Among this year's winners are Kerry Washington, Lena Waithe, Kelly Clarkson, Michelle Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Erin Andrews. Check out the full list of recipients: (6/9) Read more Ava Duvernay's Array Film Collective receives Peabody Award Array Film Collective founder and multi-talented creator Ava Duvernay has been awarded the Peabody’s Institutional Award, which are given out “for their enduring body of work and their iconic impact on both the media landscape and the public imagination". Said Peabody executive director Jeffrey Jones of Duvernay's award: “Array has produced an incredible slate of projects centered around Black experiences and has led many inspirational initiatives to support up-and-coming filmmakers of color.” (6/8) Read more Marvel confirms that Loki, God of Mischief, is gender fluid in new teaser  Loki, Marvel's Norse God of Mischief played by Tom Hiddleston, is gender fluid! Marvel confirmed Loki's gender fluidity in an upcoming teaser trailer, in which a shot of a character case file shows the word “Fluid” listed next to “Sex”. Said Head Writer Michael Waldron: “I know how many people identify with Loki in particular and are eager for that representation, especially with this character. We worked really hard.” Loki premieres June 9 on Disney+. (6/7) Read more Simone Biles becomes most decorated female gymnast in history Representation matters! At just 24-years-old, Simone Biles has set another groundbreaking record as the most decorated female gymnast in history. She is now also tied with Alfred Jochim (1925-1930; 1933) for most wins by any American. Biles also debuted two new moves that have never been done before, which are now coined "The Biles". She currently holds 25 World Championship medals, 19 of which are gold, and has won every senior national championship she's entered since 2013. (6/6) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH New Research from GLAAD and Getty Images shows that visual representation of the LGBTQ+ community remains low and stereotypical, globally and in the U.S. Getty Images research reveals that only 21% of people globally see LGBTQ+ people represented regularly, and when they do, the representations remain narrow and stereotypical. PR Newswire Expecting—and getting—more from children’s media New research from Education Development Center (EDC) and SRI International provides a compelling example of how digital media can promote both academic and social learning for young children.  Brookings Queer UTA Agents Talk LGBTQ+ Representation in Hollywood “Underrepresented people flocked to the shows and the films that include them. They’re going to pay for content where they feel like they’re seen.” Variety Why JoJo Siwa’s coming out matters Gen Z is identifying as LGBTQ more than ever, so coming out may not seem like a big deal. But here’s why it matters that Jojo Siwa (No. 8 on our Queer 50 list) is openly pansexual. Fast Company IDEAS IN ACTION Showtime, Human Rights Campaign Expand Second “Queer to Stay” Initiative The partnership began last summer, as the pandemic caused the closure of businesses, to provide a lifeline to 20 struggling companies. It emphasizes those owned by or serving LGBTQ people of color, women and the trans community. The Hollywood Reporter Tradeout Producers Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Toolkit for Hollywood Tradeout Producers Founder and CEO, Kaaveh Shoamanesh has partnered with Anj Handa, the Founder of Inspiring Women Changemakers to create a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) toolkit designed specifically to offer guidance to production companies who strive to meet the entertainment industry efforts. PR Newswire Vogue Codes 2021 speaker Pip Marlow provides tips on mentoring women into tech careers   “We need to make sure women go through their education and are excited and see the potential around the roles that come from having STEM skills.” This month, Marlow is one of 18 speakers who will provide guidance to participants at the Vogue Codes Summit, which aims to motivate women to navigate the digital landscape in new and innovative ways, particularly as technology touches more roles and careers than ever before and continues to open up new areas of opportunity. Institute Founder & Chair Geena Davis will also be speaking at the event. Perth Now ABC Launches First Nations Talent Portal to Increase Indigenous Voices and Representation   ABC content makers will be able to readily identify and promote First Nations voices and screen practitioners with the launch of the ABC’s First Nations Talent Portal. TV Black Box

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JUNE 17, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP House Passes A Bill To Commemorate Juneteenth As A Federal Holiday The Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. The bill then made its way to the House where it passed 415-14. Republicans who voted against the bill declared support for the holiday, but cited issues with the legistative process. It will now make its way to President Biden's desk, who is expected to sign it. Juneteenth is now the United State's 12th federal holiday.  (6/16) Read more Darnella Frazier Awarded Pulitzer Prize Citation For George Floyd Recording The Pulitzer organization is citing Darnella Frazier "for courageously recording the murder of George Floyd, a video that spurred protests against police brutality around the world highlighting the crucial role in citizens in journalistic quests for truth and justice." Frazier was just 17 when she recorded the infamous video and went on to testify in the trial of the former police officer who was found guilty of second degree murder in April. (6/11) Read more Juneteenth Programming To Checkout This Weekend TV Networks, Streaming Services, Film Festivals, Broadway and more have put together an array of programming to commemorate the 156th anniversary of the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Highlights include ABC's Juneteenth: Together We Triumph - A 'Soul of a Nation'  airing on June 18th and Ava DuVernay's Academy Award-nominated film Selma which will making it's broadcast debut on CBS on June 20th. Check out more special programming: (6/15) Read more Karine Jean-Pierre Talks About Making History In The Briefing Room Karine Jean-Pierre made history the moment she stepped behind the podium in the White House briefing room, being the first openly LGBTQ+ woman to do so, and the first black woman in over 30 years. She talks about seeing Judy Smith, the first black woman to lead a briefing, in the audience: "I look up and I’m like, ‘Oh, I think that’s Judy Smith.’ And she was just incredibly kind. She said that she wanted to be here to support me" (6/13) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH 259 LGBTQ Characters in Cartoons That Bust The Myth That Kids Can't Handle Inclusion Insider produced a database to track the historical presence of LGBTQ and gender-minority characters in animated children’s television. Insider If You Ignore Porn, You Aren’t Teaching Sex Ed "Now consider that a nationally representative study released this year found that among 18-to-24-year-olds, pornography was cited as the source of the 'most helpful information about how to have sex' — edging out talking to your partner. It would seem a little education is indeed in order." The New York Times State Of The World's Father's 2021: Structural Solutions to Achieve Equality In Care Work The State of the World’s Fathers 2021 report – the fourth in the series – presents research on care work during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on structural barriers that prevent equitable distribution of caregiving between women and men.  State of The World's Fathers Canadian Industry Gets “Dismal” Grade for Hiring BIPOC Women, Says Study The Women in View 2021 report says "women – especially Black women, Indigenous women and Women of Color – remain significantly under-employed on Canada’s film and television productions." The Hollywood Reporter IDEAS IN ACTION Hollywood’s Treatment Of Latinos Is An Open Wound. Healing It Requires A Reckoning Hollywood’s history with Latino representation is a muddy mess. Why even Washington politicians are taking action. Los Angeles Times Paul Sinacore Casting LLC Launches Focusing on Diversity, Inclusion as Hollywood Opens Up to Real People An expert on real people casting and ethnographic person-centered interviewing, Paul Sinacore brings his background as a visual anthropologist and ethnographer to his unique brand focusing on the critical issues of diversity and inclusion connecting directors to talent in the ever changing commercial entertainment market PR Newswire NBCUniversal, Target Team With Will Packer On ‘Scene In Color’ Film Series Spotlighting BIPOC Voices   As NBCUniversal starts its summer movie nights across its linear and digital portfolio, it has launched a partnership with Target and producer Will Packer that aims to spotlight BIPOC creators. Deadline How Would Kids Cast Themselves?   New research from Nickelodeon and OK Play shows that kids often default to racial stereotypes when it comes to who should play lead roles, and producers can help change this. Kidscreen

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LATEST NEWS  ·  RESEARCH  ·  BECOME A MEMBER JUNE 24, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon celebrate the 30th anniversary of Thelma & Louise at special charity event Fans, Institute members, and celebs gathered at Cinespia at the Greek Theatre in LA last week to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Thelma & Louise. The drive-in screening event raised funds for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Institute. Said Geena of the film's impact: “The reaction from women was so strong and nothing I’d ever seen before. It made me realize how few opportunities we have for women to come out a movie feeling empowered by the female character." (6/19) Read more Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ elects the most diverse board of governors in Academy history Following this year's historic elections, and for the first time in its 94-year history, 31 of the 54 board of governors of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' will be female. The number of underrepresented racial/ethnic communities on the board is also up 25 percent, making this the Academy's most diverse board of governors to date. Learn more about the new board members here: (6/21) Read more Thelma & Louise screenwriter Callie Khouri developing musical based on the original fim  Musical fans, get ready! The iconic Thelma & Louise is set to be developed into a musical. Speaking at the 30th anniversary drive-in screening of the film, Oscar-winning screenwriter Callie Khouri teased the musical's release, which will feature original music from singer-songwriter Neko Case. Khouri says the musical will follow the same characters and the same general themes, but the original storyline will be reimagined for the Broadway stage. “It’s a completely different animal." says Khouri. (6/22) Read more Peabody Awards: celebrating the most empowering stories of 2020 in broadcasting and streaming media The 2021 Peabody Awards are rolling out, giving us an opportunity to celebrate and amplify the most compelling and empowering stories of broadcasting and streaming that got us through 2020. Among the winners are Michaela Coel's culture-shaping I May Destroy You and Netflix's Crip Camp and Unorthodox. Stay tuned into Deadline through Thursday to learn all about this year's winners: (6/23) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH See Jane Spotlight: Gender Equality Leaders discuss the Impact of Private Sector Advertising Today, the private sector is a recognized force for societal transformation. UNICEF is working with select private sector partners to transform product design and messaging away from stereotypes. Read our candid interview with UNICEF's Gender Equality leadership to understand the motivations behind and success of its initiatives. GDIGM Streaming Outdraws Broadcast TV, Nielsen Figures Say In a big break from the past, Netflix endorses the ratings service's findings on total TV usage. The Hollywood Reporter Lena Waithe: ‘Stories by Filmmakers of Color Aren’t Only Personal, They Can Also Be Profitable’ "We don’t want to just talk. We want people to invest. What filmmakers need is commerce." Variety ‘You can’t just capitalize on us’: why advertisers must work responsibly with trans talent Starbucks and Gilette have been leading the way in depicting the trans community in ads, but brands need to prove this isn’t just for show. The Drum What Do Hong Kong’s Young Men Think About Gender Equality? First of its kind research aims to understand the pressures young men face on their path to masculine success and how they perceive gender roles, women’s rising status and attitudes towards changing gender relations. The Women's Foundation Hong Kong IDEAS IN ACTION The Female Quotient and Facebook launch new Speaker Equity Assessor tool to drive inclusive speaker representation at events and conferences How do we increase diverse representation at conferences and events? That’s the mission behind the Speaker Equity Assessor, a first-of-its-kind tool just launched by The Female Quotient and Facebook. In just a few simple steps, companies, conferences, and event organizers can get a holistic evaluation of the diversity of their speaker line-up. Check out the tool and become #SpeakerReady: Speaker Equity Assessor ‘Vida’ Creator Tanya Saracho & UCP Launch Ojalá Ignition Lab To Amplify Latinx Voices & Stories For TV Pilots Almost a year after inking a development deal with UCP, Tanya Saracho is turning up the volume for Latinx voices in Hollywood, as promised. Deadline A startup disrupts Hollywood's 'old boys club' using data to find diverse stories   Jumpcut is looking to create a more inclusive era of global film and TV, using data science to discover stories created by underrepresented groups. Yahoo Emmys: TV Academy to Allow Acting Nominees to Opt for Non-Gendered Description, Ban All Oscar-Eligible Docs   In response to calls from some quarters to eliminate gendered acting categories in recognition of wider spectrum of genders beyond males and females, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences said on Monday that, beginning with this year’s Emmy nominations, it will invite people who are nominated for acting awards to opt to be recognized as a “performer,” rather than an “actor” or “actress.” The Hollywood Reporter

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JULY 1, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Daytime Emmy's reveals nominations for its Children, Animation and Lifestyle categories A few days after the 2021 Daytime Emmy's aired, nominees for the Children, Animation and Lifestyle categories have been announced. The Children’s Programming and Animation ceremony will be its own separate show, streaming at 8 p.m. ET July 17 on the Emmy OTT platform. Netflix leads in the Outstanding Young Adult Series category, with 4 out of the 5 nominated shows being Netflix originals. Read more about all the nominees: (6/28) Read more BET Awards 2021 celebrates ‘Year of the Black Woman’, honors Queen Latifah This year's BET Awards celebrated the 'Year of the Black Woman', uplifting and honoring all the Black women who have blazed trails in media, entertainment, politics and beyond. Queen Latifah also took home the Lifetime Achievement Award, and thanked BET for "creating an outlet for beautiful Blackness to thrive, to shine. When we couldn’t get played on the radio in other places, we couldn’t get our videos played in other places, there was BET that allowed us to be in our fullness and to shine to this night, right now, right here.” (6/27) Read more Peabody Awards announces expanded scope that includes gaming, immersive media  The Peabody Awards announced that it will be expanding its scope to include new forms of digital media, including gaming, virtual reality, social video, interactive documentary, and more. Says the Peabody Interactive Board: "With the introduction of digital and interactive media as its own distinctive category, we’re thrilled to be recognizing groundbreaking and important narratives in these digital spaces." (6/29) Read more Golden Globes to allow foreign language, animated films to compete for best picture Following a series of sweeping changes after facing backlash over diversity concerns over the past few months, the HFPA has announced that foreign language and animated films will now be allowed to compete for the coveted best picture award at the Golden Globes. Says the HFPA: “As we reexamined our guidelines this year and listened to the industry, we decided to adopt new approaches for future shows ensuring these films receive the attention they deserve. Language will no longer be a barrier to recognition as the best.” (6/30) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH Heads of States, Leaders and Activists take Bold Action to Accelerate Gender Equality and Address the Consequences of Covid-19 for Women and Girls The Forum's projected $40 billion of new investments will represent the largest-ever collective infusion of resources into global gender equality. PR Newswire P&G Marketing Chief Marc Pritchard on Ad Representation and Lessons From the Pandemic Marketers at the consumer goods giant want to 'build equality' into their creativity. AdWeek After Decades In The Background, Queer Characters Step To The Front In Kids' Media "Kids media is the last battleground for LGBTQ representation," says freelance journalist Abbey White, one of the reporters for the Insider database. "If you can get it here, there is no excuse for anywhere else in media for it not to be visible." NPR IDEAS IN ACTION Out In Hollywood, An Advocacy Group For LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Stories, Releases First Out Loud List Of Best Unproduced Pilot Scripts By Queer Writers Founded during the pandemic by industry professionals, the organization is advocating for untold and unseen LGBTQIA+ inclusive stories, curated by proudly out studio/network executives and producers. Deadline ‘Indigenizing’ Hollywood: How the Sundance Native Lab Is Flipping an Outdated Script “Hollywood is realizing that the ‘I’ in BIPOC stands for ‘indigenous,'” Sundance Native film program leader Bird Runningwater says. The Wrap IBM to Use AI to Detect Bias in Advertising   New IBM Watson Advertising research initiative will use artificial intelligence to better understand unwanted bias in advertising. TV Technology Pride Month 2021: LGBTQ women in arts and entertainment who are paying it forward In honor of Pride Month, Know Your Value is spotlighting LGBTQ women artists who are making big waves — all while working to improve opportunities for underserved communities. NBC

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JULY 8, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP July is Disability Pride Month - hear from people with disabilities on what this month means to them Disability Pride Month is a chance for people with disabilities and allies to celebrate and uplift disability pride, as well as recognize the passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Hear from people with disabilities on what pride means for them: "this month is about people with disabilities like me falling in love with themselves."  (7/3) Read more This week's wave of penalties shed a light on how Black women in sports are treated The past week has seen an onslaught of arbitrary penalties and criticisms towards Black athletes in advance of the Tokyo Olympics. Experts are noting that the incidents - including banning the use of a swimming cap designed to accommodate natural Black hair and penalties against athletes for their social justice activism - are revealing the reality of systemic racism and misogynoir in professional sports.  (7/6) Read more Miss Nevada 2021 Kataluna Enriquez becomes first transgender Miss USA contestant Kataluna Enriquez made history last week as the first trans contestant to enter the Miss USA pageant. Says Enriquez: "I'm a trans woman of color, a minority within a minority — I’m everything that's not represented in our country and [ready] to create conversations around what it means to be an American." Enriquez claimed the crown on the 52nd Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. (7/3) Read more Check out all the groundbreaking campaigns that won top honors at Cannes Lions 2021 The 2021 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, a global event for those working in creative communications, advertising, and related fields, awarded its 2021 Grand Prix award to 32 creative campaigns. The campaigns represent the best of the best across a wide scope of industries. AMV BBDO’s “Womb Stories” campaign for Essity took home an impressive four Grand Prix, the most of any company this year. (7/3) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH People with disabilities are nearly invisible in TV and film. Industry insiders point to authentic portrayals of disabled characters as models for inclusion. "Progress is more and more films being recognized for their positive and authentic portrayals of deaf people or people with disabilities," said Marlee Matlin, an Oscar-winning actress who starred in "Coda," and identifies as deaf. "That's not to say that we've achieved everything we've aimed for, but the voices of inclusion are being heard." Business Insider Black Girls During the Pandemic and Protest The Black Girls During the Pandemic and Protest from A Long Walk Home is the first report in the United States to examine how the two pandemics – COVID-19 and systemic racism – impacted the lives and livelihood of Black girls and their families. A Long Walk Home Animation's queer women, trans, and nonbinary creatives are pushing gender boundaries in kid's cartoons their counterparts couldn't — or wouldn't dare The rise of gender-diverse representation isn't a coincidence. Shows created and run by queer women, trans, and nonbinary showrunners are largely responsible for the influx of nonbinary and trans characters in kids' animation. Insider In ‘Luca,’ a Character’s Disability Doesn’t Define Him Pixar’s latest film deftly features a character born without an arm. Here’s how a director of “Crip Camp” came to consult on the project. New York Times IDEAS IN ACTION Kering Opens Screen Doors for Women Filmmakers   Kering’s platforming of women in film is a larger reflection of the company’s commitment to them. Variety With Disability-Centric Comics, A Young Woman Fills A Void For Her Best Friend She started the series in 2018, and so far, Jagdeo has created four comic books representing superheroes with various types of disabilities. Forbes It Gets Better Remains Impactful For Today’s LGBTQ+ Youth Through TikTok The It Gets Better Project celebrated its 10th birthday in September. And as the group continues to grow and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth, it’s doing so with enhanced storytelling on new platforms. AdWeek George Clooney, Eva Longoria, Don Cheadle and More Stars to Fund LA High School to Create ‘Diverse’ Pipeline for Hollywood   The Roybal School of Film and Television Production will open in Fall 2022. The Wrap

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JULY 15, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Actors of color comprise at least half of the lead drama races for the first time in Emmys history As the movement to diversify awards boards ramps up, this year's Emmys brought a new breakthrough in the lead drama actor and actress races. For the first time in history, at least half of the contenders in these categories are people of color. The Hollywood Reporter shares a demographic breakdown of the different categories, providing an in-depth analysis of this year's nominations: (7/13) Read more Record number of LGBTQ+ athletes to compete at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics This was a history-making week for representation, and not just in the entertainment world! A new report from Outsports revealed that over 120 out lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and nonbinary athletes will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, more than any other Olympic lineup in history. The lineup includes Laurel Hubbard, who will be the first transgender athlete to compete in Olympic history. (7/13) Read more History made: Pose's Mj Rodriguez becomes first-ever transgender lead acting nominee  Mj Rodriguez of FX's Pose has made history as the first transgender performer to be nominated in a lead acting category at this year's Emmys. Rodriguez was nominated for her outstanding work in the role of Blanca Rodriguez. The series also earned a nod for best drama and nominations for directing and writing on the series finale. Rodriguez is only the third trans actor to ever receive an Emmy nomination. (7/13) Read more Meghan Markle set to create new animated series for Netflix  The Duchess of Sussex is set to create a new animated series for Netflix via her production company Archewell, which she co-founded with the Duke of Sussex. Pearl will follow the adventures of a young girl as she finds inspiration from women throughout history. The project will be the first animated series from Archewell, which recently signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to develop a slate of original programming. (7/14) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH Closing the gap: A call to change the gender data narrative A deeper look at the Global Monitoring Media Report (GMMP) 2020 reveals that women are still poorly represented across many important economic and social sectors.  The Guardian Christy Haubeggar on Inclusion in Hollywood KCRW sits down with Christy Haubeggar, Chief Inclusion Officer at WarnerMedia. "I want to measure my life in impact. If you want to win once, set a goal. If you want to win and change things forever, create a system, and I want to change the system." KCRW Diversity Is Just Good Business, Says Nickelodeon Boss Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins explains why diversity in children's media is not only the right thing to do but also makes good business sense. CBR.com From Acting To Advocacy: How Diana Elizabeth Jordan Is Working To Normalize The Disability Experience In Hollywood Jordan, a Black woman with cerebral palsy who has worked in the entertainment industry for more than two decades, understands what it would mean to a younger generation of aspiring disabled or minority artists—to see her on screen. Forbes IDEAS IN ACTION Behind the #IALivingWage movement to improve Hollywood Hollywood writers’ assistants and script coordinators have banded together in the social media movement #IALivingWage to demand better pay. Fast Company Shutterstock Launches Global Grant In Partnership With The It Gets Better Project To Empower And Authentically Portray LGBTQ+ Communities An extension of The Create Fund launched in December 2020, the It Gets Better partnership celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community with a $10,000 grant to provide financial and professional support to LGBTQ+ creators. PR Newswire Norway just passed a law that will require influencers to admit when their photos are edited   The reasoning behind the law is that undisclosed photo editing "plays on social insecurity, bad conscience, low self-esteem or contributes to body pressure." UpWorthy Senators introduce gender-based pay equality legislation for American Olympians  In a historic move for pay equity, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Shelley Moore-Capito (R-WV) have introduced new legislation that would ensure that all American athletes competing in the Olympics receive equal compensation, benefits, medical care, travel, and reimbursement of expenses, regardless of gender.  USA Today EVENTS SEEJANE INFLUENCER SCREENING AND LIVE Q&A   Please join us on Tuesday July 20th for a live Q&A with the Creators and select Cast-Members of the CW's hit show Kung Fu!  Register by the end of the day on Thursday, July 15th and receive advanced access to the season's final episode.     Show Synopsis:  A quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese American woman, Nicky Shen (Olivia Liang), to drop out of college and go on a life changing journey to an isolated monastery in China.  But when she returns to San Francisco, she finds her hometown is overrun with crime and corruption.  Nicky will rely on her family and friends, as well as her martial arts skills and Shaolin values, to protect her community and bring the criminals to justice…all while searching for the ruthless assassin who killed her mentor.  PLEASE NOTE: You must RSVP by Thursday July 15th to receive access to the final episode. 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JULY 22, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP The Institute announces new study exploring masculinity in video games and the gaming community In partnership with Promundo funded by the Oak Foundation, this study incorporates a first-ever content analysis on a streaming platform, video gameplay, gamer commentary, and chat features where viewers interact with one another. (7/22) Read more More than 51% of the most popular TV shows receive the ReFrame Stamp   A record number of television shows received the ReFrame Stamp this year, which recognizes productions that have gender-balanced hiring. Looking for a new show to binge-watch? Check out one of the shows that received a stamp this year: (7/20) Read more Bentonville Film Festival Announces this year's selections, schedule of events The annual film festival chaired by Geena Davis that uplifts diverse filmmakers announced this year's selections for its narrative, documentary, short and episodic film competitions. Check out this year's lineup and get your tickets today: (7/16) Read more Check out this year's Daytime Emmys’ Children’s and Animation winners The Daytime Emmys’ Children’s and Animation telecast aired last week, recognizing excellence in children's programming. Check out the complete list of this year's winners, including Lupita N'yongo in Netflix’s Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices: (7/18) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH Racial Diversity Amongst LGBTQ Characters Up, While Trans Portrayals Are Absent, GLAAD Study Finds "The media advocacy organization's ninth annual report assesses the quality, quantity and diversity of queer characters in Hollywood studio films, of which there were less in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic." The Hollywood Reporter ‘Doc McStuffins’ Creator on Gender Pressure and Enforcing Pay Parity in Children’s Television "Chris Nee, who recently launched new series 'Ridley Jones' and 'We the People' on Netflix, talks about her move to the streamer, the hurdles to creating her famous Doc McStuffins character, and meddling Disney execs: "I was not easy on them."" The Hollywood Reporter Marlee Matlin to Hollywood: Disability Is ‘Not a Box to Be Checked Off’ “We need to see more deaf actors hired, more disabled actors hired—and not only actors. I’m talking about producers, directors, writers—giving the entire Hollywood workforce an opportunity for deaf people and disabled people to participate.” Backstage UCLA study reveals lack of cultural sensitivity in media’s portrayal of cancer "TV depictions of cancer lack representation of nonwhite actors playing both patients and health care providers, according to UCLA’s June 17 study."

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Universal Launches Animation Writers Program To Amplify Diverse Voices; Execs From DreamWorks & Illumination To Mentor Inaugural Cohort Of 5   Learn more about the cohort and the innovative new program from NBCU's Global Talent Development & Inclusion team. Deadline TOGETHXR Is a New Digital Platform Working to Uplift the Next Generation of Women in Sports Athletes Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, Sue Bird, and Chloe Kim talk to BAZAAR.com about how their joint vision came to be. Harpers Bazaar “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Debuts Disney's First LGBTQ+ Love Song “Hopefully it leaves a blueprint for more opportunities to come for other queer actors out there.” Teen Vogue Tax Credit Bill Passes Legislature, Aims to Make Hollywood Reflect California’s Diversity   The bill, expected to be signed by the governor, includes a credit that mandates that productions have a workforce that is “broadly reflective of California’s population, in terms of race and gender.” Variety EVENTS PREMIERE EVENT: I Am Not a Fetish or Model Minority: Redefining What it Means to be API in Entertainment   Join us for the launch of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media’s new groundbreaking research study: I Am Not a Fetish or Model Minority: Redefining What it Means to be API in Entertainment  This inaugural study investigates Asian and Pacific Islander (API) representation in the largest grossing family films in the U.S. along with a landmark survey of API entertainment content creators. This study will provide critical insights to drive progress for more authentic representations. Register Today

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JULY 29, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Momiji Nishiya, 13, makes history as Japan's first-ever Olympic gold medalist    The Olympics' new skateboarding competition was dominated by teenage girls, with both the silver and bronze medals being won by girls under the age of 18.   (7/26) Read more Simone Biles sets an international example, withdraws in the name of self-care   Simone Biles, American gymnastics sensation and role model for young girls everywhere, withdrew from the women's all-around final on Thursday in order to care for her mental and physical health.  (7/28) Read more Hidilyn Diaz secures a gold medal for The Phillippines for the first time in nearly 100 years Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz took home the gold medal for the Phillippines on Monday, while also setting an Olympic record for weight across two successful lifts. (7/26) Read more British diver Tom Daley wins Olympic gold, shares a message in support of LGBTQ+ youth Taking home the Olypmic gold medal, Daly, a gay man, shared: “When I was younger I didn’t think I’d ever achieve anything because of who I was. To be an Olympic champion now just shows that you can achieve anything.” (7/26) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH Geena Davis on increasing opportunities for women on screen Geena Davis sits down with CBS to discuss representation on-screen and her work with the Institute. Thinking outside the Man Box  "Geena Davis and Mitu Khandaker go over the results and takeaways of a new study about masculinity in games and online communities." Games Industry The Messy Truth About Kids’ Screen Time "Absolute rules about children and technology don’t help, says a child development expert." The New York Times How Variety Studied the Diversity of Hollywood Unions Variety breaks down the methodology of studying the diversity of Hollywood's unions. Variety IDEAS IN ACTION Coalition Against Online Violence launches Online Violence Response Hub   Women journalists face online violence simply for doing their jobs. These online attacks have very real consequences, both for the journalists themselves and for freedom of expression. To curb these attacks and protect women journalists online, the Coalition Against Online Violence has just launched the Online Violence Response Hub, a project of the IWMF with ICFJ. The Hub is a robust resource center where women journalists can find updated research, emergency assistance, and easy-to-follow recommendations for their specific situation. Plus, don’t miss the Coalition’s new, multilingual public service announcements sharing the real stories of women journalists who have faced severe online violence. Want to get involved with the Coalition’s work as a member or ally? Email digita...@iwmf.org.  Coalition Against Online Violence Facebook Makes New Pledge to Help Increase Gender Equality Within the Tech Sector "Facebook has committed to a new initiative aimed at broadening diversity within its workforce as part of the Increasing Diversity in Innovation conference." Social Media Today On Her Turf Is The First NBC Show Providing Dedicated Coverage To Women’s Olympic Sports "Typically, female athletes receive only 4% of sports media coverage despite making up 40% of all participants in sports." Forbes Final Draft Partners With RespectAbility for Entertainment Lab   "Screenwriting software Final Draft has forged a multi-year partnership with RespectAbility, the non-profit that seeks to combat stigmas for people with disabilities." The Hollywood Reporter EVENTS

PREMIERE EVENT: I Am Not a Fetish or Model Minority: Redefining What it Means to be API in Entertainment

Aug. 3rd, 2021 | 1:00PM PST   Join us for the launch of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media’s new groundbreaking research study:

I Am Not a Fetish or Model Minority: Redefining What it Means to be API in Entertainment  This inaugural study investigates Asian and Pacific Islander (API) representation in the largest grossing family films in the U.S. along with a landmark survey of API entertainment content creators. This study will provide critical insights to drive progress for more authentic representations.

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AUGUST 5, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP The Institute partners with Gold House, CAPE on new study examining API representation I Am Not a Fetish or Model Minority: Redefining What it Means to Be API in the Entertainment Industry combines an analysis of API representation in top-grossing films with a survey of API industry members. Read more Bentonville Film Festival underway, opening with Riz Ahmed's Mogul Mowgli   Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival, which amplifies diverse creators, is currently underway from Aug. 2nd to 8th. Learn more about the headliners and award winners of this year's festival: Read more The record-breaking Tokyo Olympics is nearing gender parity for the first time in history  Women now make up 48.8 percent of all Olympians, and are dominating in races historically only available to men. Media coverage of female athletes is also improving, moving away from hyper-sexualized imagery. Read more Outfest 2021 announces its lineup of must-see LGBTQ films  The Los Angeles-based LGBTQ film festival announced its lineup last week. Running from August 13 to 22, every film screened at the festival will also be available to stream online. Explore the event here: Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH Asian American Characters On Screen Are More Likely To Be Laughed At Than Laughed With "A new study describes how major movies perpetuate harmful stereotypes about AAPI people and make them the punchline." Huffington Post Geena Davis Says Hollywood Still Isn’t Inclusive When It Comes to Creating Roles for Older Women "When asked about increased inclusion efforts and whether they've generated more opportunities for older women in Hollywood, the 65-year-old actress told CBS News, "No, it hasn't."" The Hollywood Reporter BYU study finds that princess culture can heal toxic masculinity over time "New research finds that children who engaged with princess culture were more likely to hold progressive views about women and subscribe less to attitudes of toxic masculinity." BYU “We’re Not Deaf Actors — We’re Actors, Period”: ‘CODA’’s Watershed Moment in Representation "To have a hearing actor put on a deaf character as if it was a costume — we’ve moved beyond that point now."

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How Young Disability Activists Are Using TikTok To Make A Difference “The short form video is a really unique format, because it really humanizes the person behind the screen.” Refinery29 4 Ways Hollywood Is Working to Increase Deaf and Disability Inclusion   "From American Sign Language interpreters at the Oscars, to studio and network pledges to audition disabled actors, here's an accounting of the industry's current efforts." The Hollywood Reporter For years, female athletes have had their clothing policed. Now, they're fighting back "It's not just having some women at the top, it's having women in the critical jobs at the top of sport, so that they can be truly influential and shift the culture." CNN Choreographer JaQuel Knight, Logitech to Help Creators Copyright Viral TikTok Dances "The move to copyright these dances come as Black TikTok creators have engaged in a “strike” to call attention to how they are often not credited for their creations of viral trends and dances on the app."

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Join us on August 9th for a live Q&A with the cast of the CW's hit show DC'S STARGIRL!!  ***RSVP by Thursday August 5th at 12pm PT to receive advanced access to Episode 1 of Season 2.  Season 2 premieres on the CW on Tuesday August 10th!   PANELISTS Amy Smart | Barbara Whitmore Anjelika Washington - Beth Chapel / Dr. Mid-Nite Brec Bassinger  - Courtney Whitmore / Stargirl Meg DeLacy  - Cindy Burman/Shiv Yvette Monreal -  Yolanda Montez/Wildcat MODERATOR Madeline Di Nonno | President and CEO, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media    Season 2 Synopsis: The CW drama series DC'S STARGIRL follows high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore (Brec Bassinger) and her stepfather Pat Dugan (Luke Wilson) as she leads an unlikely group of young heroes to take up the legacy of DC’s very first superhero team, the Justice Society of America. In the thrilling second season, Courtney and her friends take on one of the most frightening adversaries in DC’s mythology – the dark entity of corruption known as Eclipso. Check out the trailer HERE   Register Today

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AUGUST 12, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP See the complete list of the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival winners and honorees   Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival, which amplifies diverse creators, wrapped up last week. See the complete list of winners and honorees: (8/7) Read more Robin comes out: Batman's sidekick discovers his queer identity in latest comic The iconic character of Robin, The Boy Wonder came out as bisexual in the latest Batman comic Batman: Urban Legends #6.  (8/10) Read more History made at this year's VMA's as two female collabs are up for video of the year Female artists made history at this year's VMA's as two female collaborations were nominated for the coveted video of the year award. (8/11) Read more Ariel Nicholson makes history as the first out trans woman on the cover of US Vogue   The 20-year-old model joins other trailblazing trans women who have graced the covers of international Vogues in the US' latest issue. (8/6) Read more TRENDS, INSIGHTS, RESEARCH “I Am Not A Fetish Or Model Minority”: New Study Examines AAPI Roles In Hollywood Films "The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media has teamed with the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and Gold House on a new study shedding light on representation and perceptions of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the entertainment industry." Deadline Millennials and Gen Z Find Media Responsible for Divisiveness By Failing to Represent People of Color, Study Finds "The study by Fuse Media explores the impact that lack of representation in media has on society, noting a majority of millennials and Gen Z believe the media has an obligation to fix the divide." The Hollywood Reporter Kids Don't Need Us To Sugarcoat Race Or Racism. Just Ask Sesame Street. "Sesame Street has long been a vanguard in progressive children’s entertainment, and today the programming remains reflective and intentional while addressing head-on the challenges our kids face daily." Romper ‘Reservation Dogs’ Co-Creators Sterlin Harjo & Taika Waititi Talk Using Humor “To Subvert Expectations” In Indigenous Representation "For Reservation Dogs co-creators Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, comedy is all part of putting a new, refreshing spin on media portrayals of Indigenous communities." Deadline IDEAS IN ACTION Mattel's Barbie Turns Women Of Science, Including COVID Vaccine Developer, Into Dolls "Sarah Gilbert is one of the six women Mattel Inc has recognized as role models in the fight against COVID-19." NPR Sephora’s Phluid Project Breaks the Binary "The new Scent Elixir Collection features five distinct fragrances called Integrity, Humanity, Balance, Transcend, and Intention, all created to be inclusive of queer and trans people." Advocate Gotham Awards to Adopt Gender-Neutral Categories "The acting awards will be replaced with outstanding lead performance and outstanding supporting performance." The Hollywood Reporter IATSE Agrees to First-Ever Annual Census to Measure Union’s Diversity   "The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees announced on Wednesday that it will conduct its first-ever diversity survey, as the entertainment industry faces pressure to become more inclusive in the below-the-line ranks." Variety EVENTS TUESDAY AUGUST 17, 2021 | 9:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM ET PREMIERE EVENT Did you know video game play spiked 75% during the COVID-19 pandemic? To learn more, reserve your spot for our highly anticipated August 17th virtual salon event. We’ll be discussing our groundbreaking study, examining what boys and young men are seeing and experiencing in the most popular video games and the TWITCH online gaming community.    Our new study – The Double-Edged Sword of Online Gaming: An Analysis of Masculinity in Video Games and the Gaming Community, produced in partnership with Promundo and supported by the Oak Foundation, – is now available online.  Opening Remarks Geena Davis | Founder and Chair, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

Madeline Di Nonno | President and CEO, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

Gary Barker |  President and CEO, Promundo Research Presentation Soraya Giaccardi |  Senior Researcher, USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center Panel Moderator Anita Sarkeesian | Executive Director, Feminist Frequency & The Games and Online Harassment Hotline Panelists  Bijan Stephen | Video Correspondent, Podcaster, Twitch Streamer Dr. Kishonna Gray | Professor, Gamer, and Author Veronica 'Nikatine' Ripley | Twitch Streamer and Ambassador   Register Today

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