Thread by @dianejwright

In 8 weeks, #Startwith8Hollywood has become the largest #DiversityAndInclusion initiative in the history of Hollywood and I'm proud to be a part of it.

Here's why this matters...

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Before 2020, #Diversity programs at the studios & networks offered less than 10 spots per year for underrepresented creatives & crew to be mentored by those already inside the system.

Access to the access was nearly impossible.🔐

#Startwith8Hollywood #TheJTCList

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In 8 weeks, powered by just 2 volunteers, doors were opened for nearly 300 women of color. That's 300 talented, driven, experienced creators who had been shut out from their dreams.

This is holding Hollywood accountable. No more #LipService

#Startwith8Hollywood #TheJTCList

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My over-40, biracial, #neurodiverse, #disabled, award-winning self had a conversation with an ally who's walked the path before me.

That ONE hour of my mentor's life already has changed my years of pushing the rock uphill in a storm.

#Startwith8Hollywood #TheJTCList

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IDK what happens next but I do know it won't be the same ol' sh!t from before. That's how power and access work.

More mentoring spots will open for women of color later this year. Want to make sure that happens?

#Startwith8Hollywood #TheJTCList

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You can support #Startwith8Hollywood and the women kicking at the doors to bring you the stories you want to see.

Give $25. $50 if you're nasty.

wocunite.com/donate

@TheJTCList @BiatchPack @manondereeper @Cheryl_CLBP
#RepresentationMatters

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