casting

Former Exec Slams CBS News’ ‘White Problem’

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentMay 3, 2019

The snafu led to a meeting with Rep. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the powerful House Financial Services Committee, who said CBS officials admitted they had a lot of work to do and the network pledged to include blacks on their 2020 election team and other coverage.

Entertainment

Fox sets eyes on TV diversity during summer TCA

Danielle Cralle, staff writerAugust 14, 2015

Diversity was at the forefront last Thursday as Fox hosted its annual Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer Press Tour. Perhaps due in part to the success of last year’s breakthrough hit Empire, the network’s Fall lineup features at least four shows with Black cast members in leading and supporting roles.