Apple has had a slight increase in diversity throughout the past six months, however most of this increase has been in lower paying positions: “Apple recently released its first diversity and inclusion report since naming Denise Young Smith as its new vice president of diversity and inclusion in May. According to the report, Apple is 32 percent female worldwide, […]
Golden State Warrior Kevin Durant is teaming up with Brian Grazer to create a dramatic series based on Durrant’s childhood in Washington, D.C.: “NBA Superstar Kevin Durant’s budding media company has partnered with Imagine Television’s Brian Grazer to create a basketball-themed scripted dramatic series for Apple. The series, Swagger, draws inspiration from Durant’s childhood playing Amateur Athletic Union basketball in metropolitan […]
Oprah Winfrey has signed a multi-year contract with Apple. The deal allows Winfrey to create programs that will be released as part of Apple’s original content lineup. This marks one of the first ever agreements Apple has signed with a content creator. Read the full story here. (Source: Variety.com) Originally published: 06/15/2018
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is on track to achieve its non-White membership diversity goal by the end of 2018. The push for inclusion is largely a response to the #OscarsSoWhite campaign. Read the full story here. (Source: The Wrap) Originally published: 06/25/2018