Latest about diversity
Decline in STEM Enrollments Highlights Importance of Mentorship
Better programs for mentoring will be important for boosting interest in STEM programs, argues Caitlin Kalinowski, head of hardware for Oculus at Facebook Reality Labs
Media Execs Urge Reinstatement of Tax Incentives to Promote Diversity in Station Ownership
The dean and associate deans of the Broadcast Leadership Training program have sent a letter to Congressional leaders to express their support for the proposed legislation to reinstate the diversity tax certificate program
Pushing Broadcast Ownership Diversity
This Q&A with David Honig explores the proposed tax certificate bills before Congress
BET Launches BET Studios
New studio venture will provide equity ownership to Black creators of premium TV and film content; principal partners include Kenya Barris, Rashida Jones and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas
WWFC Selects 8 Fellows in Inaugural Pilot Accelerator Program to Improve Diversity
The writers will pitch women-centric content to HBO and other companies as part of an effort to increase the representation of women and non-binary people in television
FCC Commissioner Starks Backs Tax Breaks to Improve Diversity in Station Ownership
Supports pending legislation that would reestablish the FCC’s Minority Tax Certificate Program
Former FCC Chairs Back Reinstatement of Tax Breaks for Diversity Ownership
Nine former chairs support bills that would reestablish a Diversity Tax Certificate Program to to encourage more diverse TV or radio station ownership
FCC Considering Bringing Back Diversity Reporting
Is asking for public comment on resuming the collection of data from broadcasters on the diversity of their employees
