Michael B. Jordan Calls On Hollywood To ''Invest in Black Staff'' During L.A. Protest

NEW YORK -- As protests erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd, every major entertainment company in Hollywood issued statements of support for the black community. But as unanimous as that show of solidarity was, it was also clear that this wasn't a fight Hollywood could watch from the sidelines.

Back in 2018, Michael B. Jordan’s production company, Outlier Society Productions, joined the growing movement to support inclusion riders in contracts, to help make Hollywood more inclusive.

Michael B. Jordan delivered an impassioned speech while attending a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday (June 6, 2020) in Beverly Hills.The 33-year-old Black Panther actor vowed to promote diversity and black culture as he took to the streets in California, and he called on Hollywood agents to do the same.“You committed to a 50/50 gender parity in 2020, where is the challenge to commit to black hiring?” he questioned.

In an attempt to combat the racial inequality in the USA, Michael B. Jordan called for Hollywood to invest in black staff during a protest.

Michael B. Jordan is using his voice for GREATNESS!

During a protest against police violence organized by the Big 4 agencies in Century City on Saturday, Michael B. Jordan took the microphone to reflect on some of his film roles and share what they have taught him about racial injustice and inequality.

It comes as protests continue across the US and around the world after the death of George Floyd, an African-American man, who was killed in Minneapolis when a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine-minutes and ignored the man’s pleas that he couldn’t breathe.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jordan reflected on some of his movie roles, sharing what they have taught him about racial injustice and inequality.Speaking on his role as Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station, he said it gave

Michael B. Jordan, 33, made an appearance at an L.A. area Black Lives Matter protest on June 6 and insisted Hollywood must “commit to black hiring” in a memorable speech. The actor showed up to the protest, which was organized by the Big 4 agencies in Century City, and called out Tinseltown by encouraging them to put their words into action and get more African Americans jobs. He was surrounded by other protesters when he spoke about the important issue.

Change starts with representation and visibility! That being said, Michael B. Jordan promised to help with promoting black culture and diversity during a Black Lives Matter march he was part of earlier today in L.A.

Actor Michael B Jordan speaks to protestors “Where is the challenge to commit to Black hiring? Black content lead by Black executives, Black consultants.” (???? @producerTommy / @blacklovedoc) #BlackLivesMatter #BlackMediaMatters pic.twitter.com/0yCKwwSGOg— NICK HAMILTON (@NickHamiltonLA) June 6, 2020The actor came to prominence in 2013 by portraying Oscar Grant, a young black man needlessly killed in “Fruitvale Station,” and last year starred as justice-seeking attorney Bryan Stevenson in “Just

Michael B. Jordan speaks on stage while attending a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday afternoon (June 6) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Anita Bennett editorMichael B. Jordan spoke out against police brutality and racial injustice Saturday at a protest organized by the Big 4 agencies in Century City.The actor, who played an African American man who died at the hands of police in the 2013 film Fruitvale Station, called on Hollywood to put its words into action and hire more African Americans.“You committed to a 50/50 gender parity in 2020,” he said.

Michael B. Jordan gave a powerful speech in L.A. on Saturday at a Black Lives Matter protest.

Michael B. Jordan is joining fellow protestors in Beverly Hills.

Basketball legend Michael Jordan and officials behind his athletic brand have pledged $100 million (£79 million) over the next decade to fight racial injustice.Days after the sports hero made a rare political statement expressing his deep pain and anger at the police brutality which led to the death of African-American man George Floyd in Minnesota, he joined forces with Jordan Brand executives to announce plans to support organisations working towards “ensuring racial equality, social justice