HFPA Commits To ‘Transformational Change’ Following Diversity Controversy

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Publicists from more than 100 firms that represent nearly all of the talent in Hollywood have sent a letter to the HFPA to demand “transformational change” within the organization.

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hired a diversity consultant and an outside counsel to assist with its “transformational change” following outcry over the lack of Black members in the group.The group hired Dr.

Angelique Jackson Amid controversy over the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.’s diversity and inclusion practices, Time’s Up has released a set of recommendations the organization “believes are necessary in order for Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Dick Clark Productions, NBCUniversal, and Comcast to radically transform the Golden Globes.”In the notice, Time’s Up urges that action be taken quickly and transparently “so that a new HFPA can be in place well in advance of the start of the 2022

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diversity controversy — but Time's Up says those plans are «not enough.» A recent investigation by the revealed that the HFPA's 87-member group of international journalists currently has no Black members.

Golden Globes has pledged “transformational change” in the wake of an exposé that revealed a lack of diversity within its ranks.The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) was the subject of an exposé by the LA Times ahead of this year’s ceremony, which took place last weekend (February 28).In the article, it was revealed that there hadn’t been a Black member of the HFPA for decades, as well as alleged corrupt behaviour from the board.Now, the HFPA has shared a statement on the Golden Globes’

UPDATE 6:54 P.M.: Literally Minutes after the HFPA announced more details of their plans to be a more diverse and inclusive organization, Time’s Up responded with “the right words are not enough. The clock is ticking.”

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorThe Hollywood Foreign Press Association issued a statement on Instagram Saturday evening, promising “transformational change” after coming under fire in recent weeks for a lack of diversity and ethical issues surrounding the Golden Globes.Among the changes the Instagram post detailed were hiring an independent diversity and equity expert who will consult on membership policies.