Reflecting Diverse Voices Starts in the Newsroom (Column)

The BBC is committing £100 million ($124 million) of its existing commission budget towards diverse and inclusive content over three years, starting in 2021. The investment — set out Monday as part of the U.K.

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.

NEW YORK -- Alexis Johnson figures she wasn't the loser when the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said she couldn't cover protests triggered by George Floyd's death. Her readers were — denied the perspective of a black woman with family roots in law enforcement working in her hometown.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterTelevision City, which is owned by Hackman Capital Partners has pledged $2 million to support the Beverly/Fairfax District community in Los Angeles and promote diversity in the entertainment industry after being slammed for allowing the Los Angeles Police Department to set up shop in the studio complex during the Fairfax protest on May 30, which was a response to the death of George Floyd.“Television City has called this community home for nearly 70 years,

Rev. Al Sharpton is asking for more than just an apology from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

apology from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.Sharpton spoke at George Floyd's funeral on Tuesday, and implored the National Football League to put Colin Kaepernick back in the game.

Twitter’s CEO is helping Colin Kaepernick‘s cause.

The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, as well as ensuing protests nationwide, have prompted many in Hollywood to do some soul-searching about how they can fight police brutality and improve representation in their industry.

By Jill Goldsmith

"In 400 years we’ve yet to find a vaccine"

George Clooney has called for a drastic overhaul of law enforcement in America in an effort to combat the racism “pandemic” raging in the country.

George Clooney is not keeping silent on the Black Lives Matter protests sparked by the latest case of police brutality that ended with the senseless killing of George Floyd. The actor, just like many other celebrities, is using his platform to speak up in support of the movement.

Celebs continue to speak out about the civil unrest in response to George Floyd’s tragic death — and one celeb made sure to simultaneously call out other stars’ hollow “performance activism” on social media!

Speaking his mind. George Clooney claimed “America’s greatest pandemic” is “anti-black racism” as people across the country continue to demand justice after George Floyd’s death.

By Colman Domingo

In the essay, published by Daily Beast, Clooney called for "systemic change" in the US to tackle the problem of racism, reports etonline.com.

George Clooney penned an essay about systemic racism following a weekend of protests across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The actor, 59, shared his thoughts in an essay published by The Daily Beast in which he reflects on not just the ongoing situation with some protests for Floyd turning violent, but the myriad of similar incidents that have been protested over the years.