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The View Co-Host Sunny Hostin Launches Inclusive Production Company Focused on Social Justice (EXCLUSIVE)
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May 4, 2021
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As a young girl, “The View” co-host and Emmy Award-winning legal journalist Sunny Hostin would use a hairbrush as a mic and mimic Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer in the mirror. She didn’t have many broadcast idols she could emulate in those times, there weren’t many women of color headlining news shows.
Now, with the launch of her latest venture, Roots & Wings Productions, Hostin will be able to spotlight characters neglected by Hollywood. The global, multi-platform media company will develop and create content for film and television, highlighting important social justice issues and meaningful, inclusive stories.
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As the first Black female to win an Emmy in the category for outstanding writing for a comedy series (for cowriting the standout âThanksgivingâ episode of Aziz Ansariâs hit 2015 TV series,
Master of None), Lena Waithe knows a thing or two about the importance of inclusivity in the entertainment industryâand about putting your money where your mouth is.
Over the course of a few short years, the actor, writer, and producerâs name has become synonymous with some of Hollywoodâs most-talked-about projects, including the lovers-on-the-run thriller
Lena Waithe Announces Inaugural Mentorship Class Of Rising Creatives
The Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab connects 25 individuals from marginalized communities with networking opportunities and resources to remove barriers to industry access
Today, Emmy award-winning screenwriter, producer, and actor Lena Waithe’s company, Hillman Grad Productions, is announcing its inaugural mentorship class of emerging storytellers exclusively with ESSENCE.
The Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab connects 25 individuals from marginalized communities with networking opportunities and resources to remove barriers to industry access and propel them into their careers in television and film. The 10-month, tuition-free fellowship includes one-on-one instruction from industry experts, workshops set to enhance ingenuity in generating narratives, and professional development to polish and broaden their creative skills. Fellows are categorized into television writing, screen acting and executive development to ta
Lena Waithe accepting applications for mentorship program
Lena Waithe (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / DFree)
“The Chi” creator Lena Waithe has launched a new mentorship program and is now accepting applications from aspiring marginalized storytellers to help them kick off their careers. Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions banner created the Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab to help aspiring film and television makers to connect, grow and accelerate their careers.
Hillman Grad Productions stated that the 10-month annual program will be tuition-free and grant 25 fellows the opportunity to enhance their creative skill set through personalized instruction from industry professionals. The Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab consists of three separate tracks: television writing, screen acting and executive development. The slate will include workshops, educational resources, professional development and networking opportunities.