HFPA Members Quit, Calling Golden Globes Organization “A Toxic Place,” Its Reform Efforts P.R. Show
Upheaval over the organization’s historical lack of Black members and questionable relationships with film companies has already led to the cancellation of the group’s signature moneymaking event in January: the Golden Globe Awards.the Los Angeles Times, Diederik van Hoogstraten of the Netherlands and Wenting Xu of China resigned their memberships and lambasted reform efforts by the organization as all show for the public, while actually accomplishing little behind the scenes.
They describe the culture of the HFPA as one of “insulation, silence, fear of retribution, self dealing, corruption and verbal abuse.”The HFPA came under fire this year following a series of blistering Los Angeles Times reports, most notably about the 87-member organization’s number Black members: 0. The reports also questioned ethical practices of the group’s members.
The HFPA has insisted it is committed to change. In May, its members approved a list of planned operational and structural changes, including the addition of 20 members this year, with a focus on adding Black journalists to the group’s ranks. The HFPA released an anticipated timeline for implementing the changes, projecting an Aug. 2 completion date, and concluding with the installation of new board members and a new executive team.
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