FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Diversity and Representation in Media

Original title: DIVERSITY IN AMERICA: THE REPRESENTATION OF PEOPLE OF COLOR IN THE MEDIA

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as a formal record of congressional inquiry into industry-wide hiring and representation practices, which may inform future legislative discussions regarding civil rights and media policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Media and Entertainment Industry

The industry is the subject of congressional inquiry regarding its hiring and representation practices.

People of Color in Media

This group is the primary focus of the discussion regarding representation and inclusion in media roles.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on the Judiciary held a on September 24, 2020, to examine the representation of people of color within the American media and entertainment industries. The session featured testimony from actors, producers, journalists, and academic experts regarding inclusion and diversity practices.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 24, 2020, at 2:34 p.m. in Room 2141 of the Rayburn Office Building.
The hearing was titled 'Diversity in America: The Representation of People of Color in the Media'.
Seven witnesses provided oral and prepared testimony, including actors, producers, a journalist, an academic, and a representative from the Motion Picture Association.
The committee established a digital distribution process for members to submit exhibits and motions during the hearing.
The hearing was conducted by the 116th Congress, Second Session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The was held to discuss and examine the representation of people of color in the media and entertainment industries.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Erika Alexander, Edward James Olmos, Daniel Dae Kim, Joy Villa, Jason Whitlock, Stacy L. Smith, and Karyn A. Temple.

Why It Matters

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Historical Hearing Record

This document is a transcript from a 2020 hearing, published by the GPO in 2022, reflecting a focus on media diversity during the 116th Congress.

House Committee on the Judiciary

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“Congressional committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personStacy L. Smith“Witness, Associate Professor and Director of Annenberg Inclusion Initiative”Map →

personErika Alexander“Witness, Actor and Director”Map →

personJoy Villa“Witness, Recording Artist, Actor, and Author”Map →

personEdward James Olmos“Witness, Actor and Producer”Map →

personJerrold Nadler“Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary”Map →

personJim Jordan“Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary”Map →

personKaryn A. Temple“Witness, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel, Motion Pict”Map →

personDaniel Dae Kim“Witness, Actor and Producer”Map →

personJason Whitlock“Witness, Sports Journalist”Map →

Sources

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