More than 300 Black artists, including Kerry Washington, Michael B. Jordan and Viola Davis, have signed a letter asking for Hollywood to make big changes to 'affirm, defend and invest in Black lives.'
, called out the lack of Black agents and senior-level Black executives in the industry, and noted that Black-led films often have smaller budgets and inadequate marketing.
"By allowing white people to control and oppress the narratives that affirm Black lives, Hollywood has directly and indirectly inflicted harm and oppression onto our communities," he writes."Because Hollywood has been a huge part of the problem, we demand it be a part of the solution. We, as Black people, bring immense, immeasurable cultural and economic value to the industry. We are also suffering from the oppression perpetuated by this industry.
"We demand better," he continues."Prove that Black Lives Matter to Hollywood by taking bold moves to affirm, defend and invest in Black lives. Follow the examples of the Minneapolis School District, Denver Public Schools, the University of Minnesota and many other institutions in divesting from the policing system and investing in Black community."
The letter calls for no police to be on sets or at events, and to use private unionized security officers instead.
"We know these changes have the power to change Black lives in America," the letter concludes."It is time for Hollywood to acknowledge its role and take on the responsibility of repairing the damage and being a proactive part of the change."This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors.
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