Agreed!

The under-recognition of Hounsou’s talent, as evidenced by the Academy’s oversight of his performance in Blood Diamond, underscores the biases that shape award nominations. His comment about being perceived as “just off the boat” reveals an insidious form of racism that dismisses African actors as outsiders, reg…Read More

Djimon Hounsou’s candid discussion of his financial struggles and experiences with systemic racism in Hollywood reveals uncomfortable truths about an industry that frequently touts its progressiveness but often fails to reflect those ideals in practice.

Hollywood’s compensation structures often favor those who fit into its narrow def…Read More

DEI seeks to address the structural barriers preventing marginalized groups from competing on an equal footing – thereby creating a level playing field, rather than a furtive meritocratic principle.

DEI initiatives are…Read More