Hollywood

Jennifer Lopez. Latinx woman with blond hair in a high ponytail, wearing red high neck top standing in front of step and repeat.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Aug 26, 2019 4:52PM EDT

Hollywood Struggles to Represent Latinx People On Screen

A new study found that over the course of a decade, just 3 percent of the 100 top-grossing movies starred Latinx actors.
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Sameer Rao  Feb 21, 2017 3:10PM EST

REPORT: Hollywood Still Needs More People of Color On and Off Screen

Key findings from the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies’ new report on representation and erasure in television and film.
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Sameer Rao  Jan 6, 2017 3:31PM EST

Viola Davis Earns First Walk of Fame Star of 2017

“My life is good,” Davis said at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. We agree.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 18, 2016 1:12PM EDT

Issa Rae: Black TV Characters 'Don't Get to Just be Boring'

The “Insecure” creator and star addressed Hollywood’s pigeonholing of Black characters’ stories in a new Fast Company Q&A.
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Sameer Rao  Jun 20, 2016 3:40PM EDT

Eight of Hollywood's 'Fierce Asians' Share Tales of Industry Racism

Constance Wu, Margaret Cho, Ken Jeong and more Asian-American performers and directors offer words of caution and inspiration in a new Mashable article.
Kerry Washington on left with white pattened dress and Aziz Ansari on right with blue blazer and open mouth
Sameer Rao  Jun 9, 2016 11:47AM EDT

WATCH: Kerry Washington and Aziz Ansari Trade Racist Casting Horror Stories

The two stars were paired for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series.
Left to right: Daniel Dae Kim in black jacket, Constance Wu in black top and B.D. Wong in black jacket
Sameer Rao  May 26, 2016 1:56PM EDT

READ: Constance Wu, B.D. Wong and Other APIA Actors' Thoughts on Hollywood Whitewashing

Hint: They’re not fans of racist erasure. 
Sameer Rao  May 23, 2016 11:27AM EDT

John Cho Thinks #StarringJohnCho 'Was Fantastic'

In a new interview, the “Star Trek” and “Selfie” star discusses racism against Asian-Americans and the anti-Whitewashing hashtag campaign that featured his name.
Sameer Rao  May 17, 2016 12:05PM EDT

#StarringConstanceWu Is Officially A Thing

This new hashtag, inspired by #StarringJohnCho, imagines the “Fresh Off The Boat” star in top Hollywood films. 
Sameer Rao  May 6, 2016 2:02PM EDT

#StarringJohnCho Reimagines Hollywood Blockbusters With Asian-American Lead

The website and social media campaign places the “Better Luck Tomorrow” and “Selfie” star in posters for well-known films with White leads. 
Sameer Rao  Feb 24, 2016 2:26PM EST

Jussie Smollett, Eva Longoria and More Spill the Hard Truths About Discrimination

Several Hollywood performers and creators who aren’t straight White men tell all in a new piece from The New York Times.
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 22, 2016 4:16PM EST

STUDY: The Oscars Aren't the Only Thing That's #SoWhite About Hollywood

A new study finds that the entire industry falls short when it comes to reflecting the real America.
Sameer Rao  Feb 10, 2016 3:37PM EST

'Fresh Off the Boat' Star Hudson Yang on Asian Americans on Television: 'We're Making Our Mark'

The 12-year-old actor spoke to Hyphen Magazine about Asian-American representation in television. 
Sameer Rao  Jan 28, 2016 11:37AM EST

#TBT to Chris Rock Talking S**t about the Oscars...A Decade Ago

“Ben Affleck got a Oscar, and Morgan Freeman got a Oscar—are they equal?” 
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 7, 2015 2:28PM EDT

Ava DuVernay on Race and Why Hollywood Won't Let Directors of Color be Great

“Any film that you see that has any progressive spirits that is made by any people of color or a woman is a triumph, in and of itself.”
Sameer Rao  Jul 21, 2015 11:12AM EDT

ICYMI: Ava DuVernay Has Some Clutch Advice For Making It in Hollywood

Hint: It’s exactly what you think it is. 
Sameer Rao  Jul 16, 2015 4:56PM EDT

Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, and Other Artists of Color Highlighted in 67th Emmy Nominations

The nomination pool is notably diverse this year as compared to previous ones, reflecting changing demographics on the American small screen.
Sameer Rao  Jul 9, 2015 1:26PM EDT

Watch What Happens When You Cut Films Down to Non-White Speaking Roles

Dylan Marron’s new series, “Every Single Word,” does just that to devastating affect. 
Jamilah King  Mar 4, 2015 10:40AM EST

Taraji P. Henson's Big Year Just Keeps Getting Better

The Oscar-nominated actress got more big news this week.
Jamilah King  Mar 2, 2015 2:56PM EST

Michelle Rodriguez Defends Her 'Stop Stealing White People's Superheroes' Comment

She says people of color to develop their own mythologies within Hollywood.