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Recent departures of top diversity executives raise concerns about The industry’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion - New York Amsterdam News

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In what’s fast becoming a trend for the entertainment industry, three prominent studios and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have recently bid farewell to their top diversity executives.

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown, known for her role in “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” expressed her disappointment on Twitter, suggesting that the symbolic black squares posted on social media after the tragic murder of George Floyd in 2020 may have been empty gestures.The exodus of diversity executives include the departure of Disney’s chief diversity officer and senior vice president, Latondra Newton.

Additionally, Discovery removed Karen Horne from her position as SVP of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

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