New Study Reveals Stagnation in Representation of Women and People of Color as Film Directors In Hollywood

  Source: Africa Publicity A recent report from USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has found that the number of women and people of color directing top-grossing movies has plateaued in 2024. The study analyzed the demographics of directors behind last year’s top-grossing films, revealing a lack of progress in representation. Key Findings: 1. Women Directors: Only…

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Beyond The Gates makes history as first Black American Soap Opera in 35 Years

Beyond The Gates Source: Africa Publicity CBS is set to make history with the debut of “Beyond the Gates,” the first Black soap opera in 35 years, premiering on February 24. This milestone marks a significant moment in daytime TV, following the conclusion of “Generations” in 1991. The show’s first teaser, released on December 16,…

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Beyoncé and Family Steal the Spotlight at Mufasa: The Lion King Premiere

From left: Tina Knowles, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter. PHOTO: LISA O’CONNOR/AFP VIA GETTY Source: Africa Publicity Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and their 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter made a stunning public appearance at the premiere of Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King on December 9. The highly anticipated film, a prequel to the 2019 Lion King remake, hits…

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