Cheryl Boone Isaacs

Black woman in black-and-white dress holds hand of Black woman in black, red and white dress in front of Black man in black and white tuxedo on red carpet
Sameer Rao  Jun 29, 2017 1:03PM EDT

Academy Builds on Diversity Drive With 30 Percent-POC Class of 2017

The Academy broke induction records with 774 new members, 232 of whom inched up its percentage of people of color from 11 to 13 percent.
Black woman in brown blouse and black pants seated in off-white chair on black stage in front of purple, pink and blue background with white text and symbol
Sameer Rao  Mar 14, 2017 12:40PM EDT

Cheryl Boone Isaacs at SxSW: Hollywood Diversity Depends on 'Hiring, Mentoring, Promoting'

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president discussed post-#OscarsSoWhite inclusion efforts in a conversation with “Hidden Figures” screenwriter Allison Schroeder at South by Southwest.
Michael B. Jordan in white shirt with orange and green background; America Ferrera with beige dress and off-white background
Sameer Rao  Jun 30, 2016 12:59PM EDT

Academy Responds to #OscarsSoWhite Criticism With 683 New Members

The 2016 class, which includes America Ferrera and Michael B. Jordan, is 46 percent female and 41 percent people of color.
Sameer Rao  Mar 16, 2016 12:20PM EDT

Academy Apologizes After Ang Lee, Others Condemn Oscars' 'Tone-Deaf' Anti-Asian Jokes

“It pains us that any aspect of the show was considered offensive, and I apologize for any hurt the skits caused,” wrote Academy CEO Dawn Hudson in a letter to 25 Asian Academy members who condemned the telecast’s jokes. 
Sameer Rao  Jan 22, 2016 4:56PM EST

Academy Changes Voting Rules and Governing Structure to Address #OscarsSoWhite Uproar

“The Board’s goal is to commit to doubling the number of women and diverse members of the Academy by 2020.”
Sameer Rao  Jan 20, 2016 12:35PM EST

David Oyelowo on Lack of Black Oscar Nominees: 'The Academy Has a Problem'

The “Selma” star went off script at a gala honoring Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs. 
Sameer Rao  Jan 19, 2016 1:09PM EST

Academy President Reacts to #OscarsSoWhite as Jada, Spike Pledge Boycott


Academy head Cheryl Boone Isaacs: “I am both heartbroken and frustrated about the lack of inclusion.” 
Jamilah King  Jul 31, 2013 9:47AM EDT

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Elects First Black President

Is change finally coming to Hollywood?