Rebecca Black says there is no returning to normal and instead calls on her fellow celebrities to adopt a new normal in support of Black Lives Matter and Pride.
02.06.2020 - 03:11 / deadline.com
By Mike Fleming Jr
Co-Editor-in-Chief, Film
Gersh Agency leaders Bob and David Gersh issued an internal missive to staff in which they pledged support for Black Out Tuesday, and plan to match donations made to Black Lives Matter causes. The brothers have also pledged to “begin a more proactive dialogue with studios and production companies…to develop projects and to release the stories of underrepresented persons and clients. See their letter below:
We want to thank everyone for their response
Rebecca Black says there is no returning to normal and instead calls on her fellow celebrities to adopt a new normal in support of Black Lives Matter and Pride.
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