UTA Commits $1 Million to Social Justice Causes

Jasmine Sanders is using her platform to fight for social justice.

CNBC‘s Power Lunch on Friday. “I think we’re missing the point.”Barkley said that any public message the league or its players takes as the season is scheduled to resume this month  in a COVID-19 bubble in Orlando should keep police and prison reform at their core.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerTurner Sports NBA analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said that sports leagues and players have turned racial injustice issues into a “circus,” and warned that fans could be turned off by too much politics in sports.Barkley, speaking in a phone interview on CNBC, said players are placing more importance on kneeling and messages on their jerseys rather than important change.He echoed criticisms raised by fellow analyst Jay Williams of ESPN, who

Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation after the success of an initial ‘From Milan With Love’ event.The Serie A side joined forces with the £75 million management agency for an event that hailed the efforts of key workers in Italy.It was hosted by DJ Khaled and featured performances from the likes of Alicia Keys and Kelly Rowland.

IFC Films’ upcoming release, “The Painted Bird,” is a disturbing film. But that is to be expected when you have a black and white feature set during the end of World War I about a young boy that is on his own, trying to do whatever it takes to survive in the face of violence and brutality.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe National Basketball Assn. has reached agreement with its players union on 29 social justice statements that players can optionally have on the back of their jerseys instead of their names.The NBA plans to resume its season and playoffs on July 30 in Orlando, Florida.

reported this news late Saturday night.Another report from Brad Turner of the points out that this move is being done in conjunction with Nike, who serves as the athletic wear sponsor of the NBA. In recent years, the NBA and its players have been quick to adopt relevant aesthetics in the face of the social injustice around this country being in the national consciousness, particularly to Black Americans.

Peter White Television EditorABC is to shoot five pilots once production can safely resume and is rolling three projects to next year.Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series ordersThe network is picking up the cast options for the five projects that it has committed to producing this year through to September 30.This includes dramas Rebel, starring Katey Sagal and Andy Garcia and Delroy Lindo’s Harlem’s Kitchen, as well as comedies Bossy, which was formerly known as Kids Matter Now,

Justin Kroll Film ReporterUTA will make a $1 million commitment to social justice causes that accompanies a series of internal initiatives — from raising pay for entry-level positions to promoting senior agents of color — aimed at substantially elevating the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.“The past few weeks have shown that we must address the pace in which we’ve approached our diversity and inclusion efforts,” said UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerUnited Talent Agency (UTA) has pledged $1 million to social justice causes.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerUnited Talent Agency (UTA) has pledged $1 million to social justice causes.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorKevin Mayer offered his first public comments Thursday about his stunning exit from Disney and his outlook for TikTok’s path to further growth. He took over June 1 as the fast-rising company’s CEO and COO of its parent, ByteDance.“There comes a time in everyone’s career where you need to make a choice,” he said.

Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: Cream Productions, the company behind CNN’s upcoming docuseries The Story of Late Night, is set to develop feature documentaries with activists Indrani and GK Reid.Indrani is an Indian-Canadian director, photographer and activist, while Reid is a producer, multidisciplinary artist and social justice advocate.The company and the pair will create, develop and produce feature docs with a social justice focus.

their non-profit Archewell during the coronavirus pandemic. But the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a visit yesterday to Homeboy Industries, a Los Angeles social justice organization that "provide[s] training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women in the city, allowing them to redirect their lives," according to the organization's site.

Black lives matter.

Jill Goldsmith Facebook is investing $200 million to support Black-owned businesses, Black creators and nonprofits supporting the Black community, building on earlier investments and part of a broader $1.1 billion investment in Black and diverse suppliers and communities in the US.Thursday’s announcement,  amidst a growing push by U.S.

Jason Mraz is giving back to the community. The 42-year-old singer announced on Thursday that all the earnings from his upcoming album,, dropping on Friday, which also is Juneteenth, will be donated to black and social justice organizations.«On June 19th, a historic day in the advancement of equality, I am proud to stand in solidarity with and be of service to Black Lives by donating all of my earnings from sales and streams of my new LP recording, ,» Mraz wrote on his Instagram.

Jason Mraz has a new album coming out and he wants everyone to buy it and love it. But he’s not going to make a penny on it.