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Walter Kaitz Foundation funds upcoming AIM and PAR Research Surveys Thanks to WICT and NAMIC’s research funded by the Walter Kaitz Foundation, and our industry’s foresight in understanding the importance of data collection and benchmarking, we know how well we are doing in regard to diversity and inclusion, both at the organizational level as well […]

Monthly highlights of news and stories across media and entertainment that focuses on diversity and inclusion and our partners, supporters and donors.   Applications Now Open for the NAMIC Leadership Seminar Applications are being accepted through October 29th for the NAMIC Leadership Seminar.  The program is designed for those strong performers who aspire to increasingly responsible […]

WarnerMedia is a long-term supporter of the Walter Kaitz Foundation and a partner in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the media and entertainment industries.  This month, WarnerMedia released The Power of Stories, the company’s findings from its 2020/21 Equity and Inclusion (E&I) report, which illustrates how its systems-based strategy is striving to amplify underrepresented voices around the globe. […]

AMC Networks, a long-time supporter and ally of the Walter Kaitz Foundation has partnered with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to honor Hispanic Heritage Month through a series of Public Service Announcements airing now across the company’s national networks, including AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, and the AMC+ streaming service. The PSA campaign, titled […]

Removing Obstacles. Magnifying Opportunities. at the NAMIC Annual Conference The conference theme, “Removing Obstacles. Magnifying Opportunities,” shines a light on one of the most pressing issues facing the communications and cable industry: a lack of diversity, equity, access and inclusion. The four-day conference will provide a global platform for thought leaders to discuss topics ranging from culturally […]

“There is a greater need for diverse communities of content creators and creatives to be themselves, see themselves, and own their own narratives. Simultaneously, there must be an equal response for the leaders and allies within our vast networks and studios to respond accordingly,” proclaimed Michelle Ray in her opening remarks at last week’s Hollywood Creative Forum.  […]

NAMIC Patrick R. Mellon Mentorship Program NAMIC initially established the mentorship program in 1993, and in 1997 renamed it in honor of the late L. Patrick Mellon, an executive with ESPN, Inc, one of NAMIC’s founding members, and a respected mentor in the cable industry. The goal of the L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program is […]

It’s hard to believe that it has been almost a week since we conducted the 2021 Hollywood Creative Forum. While there will be more recaps and replays in the coming weeks, I am taking this opportunity to extend my gratitude to the individuals and organizations that contributed to the success of the event. The support […]

Monthly highlights of news and stories across media and entertainment that focuses on diversity and inclusion and our partners, supporters and donors. NALIP Media Summit July 19-21 The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (“NALIP”) biggest annual event is coming to you virtually, July 19-21. Last year’s NALIP Media Summit welcomed over 1,300 attendees worldwide […]

The Walter Kaitz Foundation’s Hollywood Creative Forum  Expands its Lens and Explores Untold “Stories from the Diaspora” Storytelling, as an invaluable and universal form of human expression, is language. It is how people share culture, narrate history, venerate their heroes and pass on legacy. As we continue our work to advocate for a more inclusive […]