This Is What It’s Like to Be a Latina Writer

…On Not Being Latina Enough: How Boricua Rapper BIA Found Her Place By Carlos Aguilar | This points to the fact that more often than not, writers’ rooms at major networks only allocate one slot for a diversity hire, creating a counterproductive sense of competitiveness between talents of color. Rather than building a community, this […]

How TV Writer Angela Nissel Is Bringing Her Unique Voice to Tyler

…the Creator’s The Jellies, and Why Black Female Writers in Hollywood Need to Be Heard Yesha Callahan Angela Nissel; scenes from The Jellies (Adult Swim) If you took a look at the writers’ room of some of your favorite television shows, you’d be hard-pressed to find a black person, and even harder pressed to find a black […]

Ayesha Curry Inks Deal

…With Endemol Shine North America by Denise Petski Courtesy of Endemol Shine North Ameria TV and social media personality, best-selling author and chef Ayesha Curry has signed an exclusive deal with Endemol Shine North America. Under the pact, the studio will develop original unscripted content with Curry and Flutie Entertainment’s Yardie Girl Productions for Curry to […]