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Black Panther star Michael B Jordan launches #ChangeHollywood initiative to push diversity in Hollywood

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Black Panther star Michael B Jordan has launched a new initiative called #ChangeHollywood to push diversity in Hollywood.

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, there have been increasing calls for the entertainment industry to do more for inclusion.

The actor's new initiative, which he's launching with Color of Change, has laid out ways to invest in anti-racist content and authentic Black stories, Black talent and careers, Black communities and also reinvest police funds to support Black communities.

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People in the industry will be given recommendations and resources to support follow-through, which include directories, templates, audit analysis, taskforce convenings, writers rooms and consulting sessions.

"This roadmap is just the beginning of the journey to racial justice. We are all accomplices in the fight to transform Hollywood, and we invite content creators and industry leaders to join us in working together to #ChangeHollywood," Jordan said.

"We look forward to including a variety of voices in doing what we do best: telling authentic stories, bringing people together, partnering with influential artists, and changing the rules of the game."

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"The legacy of racism in Hollywood is long and unforgivable: excluding Black talent, silencing Black voices, derailing Black careers, and using the economic power of the industry to prop up police who target and enact violence on Black communities," added Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change.

"We know from our advocacy that the industry won't change on its own, so we're building off our current work to hold Hollywood accountable to provide a roadmap to enacting racial justice. From the writers rooms to the streets, we are energized and ready to help Hollywood follow through on their statements that Black lives matter."


For more information on how you can support Black Lives Matter, please visit its official website or donate here. Readers can also donate to the UK anti-discrimination group Stand Up To Racism, and the Unite Families & Friends Campaign, which supports those affected by deaths in police, prison and psychiatric custody.


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