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News Articles: diversity

Filmmaker Ken Burns has produced and directed historical documentaries for more than 30 years. In March, 140 documentary filmmakers signed <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/03/31/982706363/filmmakers-call-out-pbs-for-a-lack-of-diversity-over-reliance-on-ken-burns">a letter</a> to PBS executives, suggesting the service may provide an unfair level of support to white creators.

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  • Television

PBS And Ken Burns Vow To Do Better On Diversity But Critics Aren't Convinced

PBS has announced $11 million in grants to boost diversity among documentary filmmakers months after an open letter accused the service of unfairly favoring white creators.

August 12, 2021
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By:
  • Eric Deggans
Supporters of Georgia's transgender and non-binary community stroll through the city's Midtown district during Gay Pride Festival's Transgender Rights March in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Robin Rayne)

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  • News

Atlanta Seeks To Address Soaring Joblessness Among Hard-Hit LGBTQ Community

Historically, the LGBTQ community has faced higher-than-average unemployment rates and workplace cultures that are often difficult to navigate. COVID-19 has only deepened those difficulties for those seeking work. So the city of Atlanta and Goodwill of North Georgia are now taking a step to connect LGBTQ Atlantans with more job opportunities by partnering up for the city's second annual virtual LGBTQ Opportunity Fair.

July 28, 2021
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
People gather to memorialize the life of George Floyd on the first anniversary of his death on Tuesday in Atlanta. America's corporations pledged to boost diversity soon after his death last year, but progress can be slow.

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  • Business

You Can Still Count The Number Of Black CEOs On One Hand

Executives pledged to make diversity a priority, but the past year has highlighted how difficult it is to implement change in corporate America.

May 27, 2021
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By:
  • David Gura
U.S. Consulate Lahore staff and participants including Maryum Saifee, second from right, in the ATX+PAK entrepreneurship program at the Mix festival in Lahore, Pakistan, an event inspired by Austin's SXSW events.

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  • World

State Department Should Be More Diverse And Engaged Across U.S., Report Says

The Biden administration pledges a foreign policy that delivers to middle-class Americans. Linking up to locales across the country — outside D.C. — could help with that, according to a new report.

March 03, 2021
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  • Michele Kelemen
According to Nasdaq, three-quarters of listed companies would not currently meet the proposed diversity standards.

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  • Business

Nasdaq Takes Aim At All-White, Male Company Boards With Diversity Proposal

The exchange wants to require listed companies to include women and minorities. California and Goldman Sachs have made similar steps recently; some European countries have had such rules for years.

December 01, 2020
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  • Jim Zarroli
The Space Force has touted its fielding of the first ever all-female space operations crew as a sign that it is living up to ideals of diversity and inclusion. The crew gained satellite control acceptance of GPS satellite SVN-76 in July 2020.

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  • National

The Air Force Struggles With Diversity. Can The Space Force Do Any Better?

Top Space Force leaders say gender and racial diversity are a core part of the mission. But past indicators present a troubling picture.

September 25, 2020
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By:
  • Dan Boyce
Mahalia Latortue graduated from The Savannah College of Art and Design this spring, and launched her own company to support women and filmmakers of color in the industry.

How Anacaona Pictures Is 'Providing A Voice To The Voiceless'

Growing up, Mahalia Latortue says she had three career options — doctor, lawyer or engineer. But despite starting her undergraduate studies at Oakwood...

July 16, 2020
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By:
  • Pria Mahadevan and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • News

"On Second Thought" For Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The Masters begins tomorrow at the legendary Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It's among professional golf's most prestigious tournaments...

April 10, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more

Hate Crimes Continue To Go Unreported In Metro Atlanta

A recent report from the Associated Press has revealed that a staggering number of law enforcement agencies across the country have failed to report...

February 21, 2019
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt
(L to R) Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, Alicia Keys, Michelle Obama and Jennifer Lopez speak onstage during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards

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  • Music

Did Diversity Win At The 2019 Grammy Awards Show?

If you watched this year's Grammy awards show, it was not a night of the usual suspects. The show performances and winners showed a lot more diversity...

February 13, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
The re-installation at the High Museum of Art is now open to the public.

High Museum Diversifies Collections To Reach A Diverse Community

Atlanta's High Museum of Art looked to the community for inspiration for the re-installation of its collection. The recent rotation of artwork more...

October 22, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • and 1 more
Marvel's Black Panther is set to release on February 16th

Could Black Panther Help Elevate More Black Superheroes?

Next week, Marvel’s Black Panther is set to debut in theaters in Atlanta and all across the world. It will feature a predominantly black cast in a genre...

February 09, 2018
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

On Second Thought For Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Indigo Girls -- no “the” -- have been hits since their first release in 1985. One of the most successful and influential Georgia-formed groups, the folk...

September 27, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • and 4 more
The Hawks host the first ever Unity Game.

Atlanta Hawks Awarded For Diversity Efforts

On March 2, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club was awarded the Best Diversity Campaign or Initiative Award at the 3rd Annual Cynopsis Social Good Awards...

March 08, 2017
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By:
  • Najae Lamar
Actress Julissa Sabino performs in Theatrical Outfit's production of "In the Heights" at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta.

Does 'Colorblind' Casting Increase Diversity?

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical “Hamilton” set a new standard in so-called “colorblind” casting when it filled the roles of America’s Founding...

September 08, 2016
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  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Amanda Art
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