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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Diversity and Representation in Media
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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.
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- The hearing was conducted by the 116th Congress, Second Session.
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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.
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