Diversity

Inclusion rider, a contract provision once emboldened by Frances McDormand, enters the realm of fashion

Fashion’s embrace of the rider also comes in the aftermath of a racial reckoning in the industry, which inspired several new organisations devoted to elevating Black voices and holding accountable a business long criticised for treating diversity like a trend.

Oscars 2022: Streaming dominates nominations again, with Netflix's The Power of the Dog, Apple TV's The Tragedy of Macbeth

Oscar voters rewarded Netflix, Apple TV+, and Amazon films with nearly 40 Oscar nominations — 27 for Netflix alone, with Jane Campion’s Western The Power of the Dog recognised in an impressive 12 categories, including best picture.

Book Review: Diversity Beyond Tokenism makes readers think about tough questions

This book may not be the last word on diversity but it is a good place to start for those who are grappling with some of these questions.

He-Man returns: Why Mattel, Netflix reintroducing the character is good for diversity

Along with two Netflix animated series, Mattel is expanding the Masters of the Universe’s roster of muscled heroes with the introduction of Sun-Man, a Black character created in 1985 by a New Jersey mother who wanted to create a role model for her son.

A look at new members invited by The Academy this year, from Vidya Balan in India to Emerald Fennell overseas

Besides Vidya Balan, Ekta Kapoor and mother Shobha Kapoor of Balaji Motion Pictures have been invited by The Academy to serve as members.

ESA's aim to be more diverse sees it hire more women and individuals with disabilities

Its new hiring campaign got them a record number of applicants — more than 22,000 — from all 25 member nations and associate members.

In her debut novel, author Zakiya Dalila Harris explores corporate America's efforts to embrace diversity

An intriguing mash-up of mystery, thriller, sci-fi and social commentary, The Other Black Girl is set inside Wagner Books, a publishing company where Nella Rogers is an editorial assistant and the only Black girl in the office.

Oscars 2021: Why the Academy should take cue from BAFTA, and implement a jury system to ensure equity

Instead of a 9,000-strong awards body, a culturally diverse jury of a dozen film professionals across various technical fields is more likely to churn out the cream of the crop.

Invincible creator Robert Kirkman on translating the gory superhero comic to animation, and incorporating diversity

"It was good to have the opportunity to bring diversity into the series that, frankly, should have been there from the very beginning," says Kirkman.

Oscars 2021: A by-the-numbers look at first time nods, career nominations, biggest snubs, record setters, posthumous recognition

A count-down of notable facts and trivia nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards, from Mank garnering most nods for any film this year, to Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods scoring one nomination for best score