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Jeanell English says "a steady flux of micro- and macro-aggressions” led to her exit as executive vp of impact and inclusion at the Film Academy.
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Her promotion comes as industry-wide DEI roles are under particular scrutiny following an exodus from Netflix, the Academy and elsewhere
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang sent a letter to members reiterating their commitment to DEI initiatives following the exit of multiple Black executives.
The Justices' decision to strike down race-conscious admissions could have a chilling effect and cause elevated scrutiny around DEI initiatives.