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🌟 ¡Hola, mi gente! 🌟 Fernanda Torres is facing serious backlash after a resurfaced blackface sketch has sparked a vital conversation about accountability in entertainment. This isn't just another headline—it's a moment to reflect on representation and its impact. What do you think about this controversy? Let’s engage in this crucial discussion! 🔍👇 #CineLatino #Entretenimiento #CulturaPop #Controversia #Representación #ArteYSociedad #Hollywood #Viral #Actualidad #Opiniones #News #Trending #BreakingNews #Accountability #SocialIssues #Spanglish #LatinosEnUSA #CultureShock #DiversityMatters #WeAreHere #BlackfaceControversy #AccountabilityInArt #RepresentationMatters #CulturalConversations #LatinxVoices #EntertainmentEthics

Recently, Kit Harrison. a White British actor appearing in Jeremy O Harris' play 'Slave Play' spoke out in support of Black Out nights in which audiences are reserved for Black and Brown people. Black Out nights are ostensibly designed to make theatres, which are historically very White spaces, more inclusive. They also serve a deeper and somewhat more profound function, given the subject matter of the plays that have offered these nights. Whether it be Slave Play by Jeremy O Harris, Tambo and Bones by Dave Harris, or Daddy by Jeremy O Harris, the content deals with the particular historic and present-day experiences of social, cultural, and institutional racism experiences by Black and Brown people. As such, the experience of witnessing and engaging with these plays must be profoundly different for Black and Brown people than for White people. To us, they are stories, sometimes shocking, but always stories, and ones we cannot fully comprehend. For Black and Brown people they likely convey a generational lived experience that transcends 'story' to become a visceral experience of history, both in the past and in the making. To witness and experience such a play in an audience surrounded by White people must be difficult, to say the least - as a White man, I cannot begin to imagine how difficult. However, India Craig-Galvan, a Black woman playwright writing in the LA Times, described Slave Play as 'challenging to watch' but went on to say 'To experience the work sitting in a sea of whiteness is even more of a challenge' and in relation to Black Out nights said '...to remove the white gaze eliminates at least one hurdle in examining and experiencing the work.' To have a space in which to see these plays and then discuss in whatever way works the subject matter and the experience with other people with similar experiences can, as India Craig-Galvan indicates, provide a space for healing and a release from the ongoing experience of Whiteness. This is, surely, a lesson that can be learned from and transported into the workplace. To provide spaces and regular opportunities for Black and Brown staff to meet and talk about their experiences of the workplace without any White people present not only speaks to a concern for staff well-being but also speaks to an awareness of and the taking responsibility for how White majority workplaces can be oppressive spaces from which Black and Brown people require some form of respite, albeit temporary and short-lived. #inclusion #inclusiveleadership #DEI #EDI #Whiteness #racism #psychologicalsafety #staffwellbeing

Why did Sydney-based theatre company, Fruit Box Theatre choose EcoSend to spread the word about LGBTQIA+SB theatre. Fruit Box are committed to developing and staging original LGBTQIA+SB theatre. Their mission is to strengthen queer representation, wellbeing, and collaboration in the arts. As part of a review of their Sustainability initiatives and suppliers, the team at Fruit Box identified their existing email campaign processes as an area to improve. Starting with a free trial, the team set-up an account to test the features.  They integrated a form into their website for newsletter sign ups Newsletter submissions then funnel directly into their EcoSend Contacts area The drag and drop HTML builder, then helped them craft their Newsletters It quickly became apparent, that EcoSend met all of their needs, so The Fruit Box Theatre team moved to a premium subscription and completed the migration from their existing supplier. If you'd like to find out how to join them, send us a DM for a link to your free trial.  #EmailMarketing #SustainableMarketing #CarbonFootprint #EmailCampaigns

Despite growing awareness, racial bias stubbornly persists within professional settings, manifesting through both subtle and overt discrimination. These biases not only undermine the professional contributions of black individuals but also perpetuate an environment where racial disparities thrive unchecked. Beyond professional hurdles, black professionals grapple with the emotional toll of navigating racial dynamics, balancing the pressure of representing their race with the pursuit of individual achievements. This dual burden often goes unrecognized, adding an invisible layer to their professional journey. The path forward requires us to support systemic change actively and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of black professionals. By taking actionable steps—both individually and organizationally—we can foster a truly inclusive environment where progress transcends paradox, allowing talent and ambition, rather than race, to define professional success. Let's stand together and support our black colleagues in their professional journey. #BlackProfessionals #Inclusion #Diversity #SystemicChange

🌟 Inspiration Alert! 🌟 Ad Age recently highlighted 11 outstanding campaigns of 2024 that are driving real change in DEI. These campaigns showcase how brands can use their platforms to elevate underrepresented voices, challenge stereotypes, and foster meaningful conversations. From celebrating diverse beauty standards to advocating for gender equity in tech and uniting communities through sports, these initiatives remind us of the power of marketing to impact the world beyond sales. One standout for me was Ad Council's #Dadication campaign. This Father’s Day PSA, created by Campbell Ewald, brought to life the intimate, heartwarming experiences of first-time fathers Alex, Jose, and Sammy. It beautifully captured their fatherhood journeys, the excitement for what lies ahead, and the deep love they hold for their children. What truly resonated was the thoughtful representation of different walks of life, breaking down stereotypes that have unfairly plagued certain groups. This campaign was a reminder of how DEI is about showcasing humanity in its truest, most diverse form. 💙 Whether you're in the industry or simply passionate about creating a more inclusive world, this list is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration on how to weave DEI into their work. 📖 Check it out here: https://bit.ly/49PjBLP Which campaign stands out to you? Let’s discuss how we can take these lessons into our own work! 💡 #DEI #Inspiration #MarketingExcellence

Audition Announcement! Join us for our 2024/25 season: "The Spongebob Musical", "A Year with Frog & Toad", "Flora & Ulysses" and "The Prom"! Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, recognizes the need for expanding the participation of artists who have been historically underrepresented on stage due to race, ethnicity, disability, gender expression, and sexual orientation. We endeavor to cast these individuals in roles where race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, or the presence or absence of a disability is not germane and in which their identities align with those of a character. Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. Wheelock Family Theatre pledges to produce and celebrate theater that is representative of, and centers characters as well as actors who share the diverse and intersectional identities as those that exist within our audiences. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/esg3_Gey

Source: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia From the article: "Drag is a performance of exaggerated femininity, masculinity, or other forms of gender expression, usually for entertainment purposes. Drag usually involves cross-dressing. A drag queen is someone (usually male) who performs femininely and a drag king is someone (usually female) who performs masculinely. Performances often involve comedy, social satire, and at times political commentary.[1][2][3] The term may be used as a noun as in the expression in drag or as an adjective as in drag show.[4]" #Pride #Drag #DragQueen

We love to talk of Diversity and inclusion, equality, and having people-friendly policies, but some miss it out consciously. I had gone to see a play. The theater of course has its policy of snacks, WATER, & cold drinks not allowed in the auditorium. I understand not allowing snacks or cold drinks - but water is an absolute need. The play had no interval. For a 1 hour 50 minutes of the play, one has to go without water. Some senior citizens and people may need to constantly sip water. Where are we as a nation going with this? Theater owners/ cinema houses must take into account this aspect. Drinking water is a need and not a luxury.