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The Creator Of ‘Friends’ Donates $4 Million To Apologize For The Show’s Lack Of Diversity

Friday, July 1

The highly successful sitcom Friends, which ran from 1994 to 2004, has received a lot of criticism over the years for focusing on six white, heterosexual individuals living in New York City—one of the... Read More.

Prince William, Kate Middleton To Focus on Diversity as Prince Charles’ Top Aide Quits

Tuesday, September 7

Appearing to respond to criticism over the royal family’s tepid approach to inclusion, Prince William and Kate Middleton are actively pushing for more diversity. Their Royal Foundation report concedes that while “formal targets for diversity of... Read More.

Royal Tea: Apology to Meghan, Staff Issues, Diversity Efforts

Tuesday, March 23

A British court ruled Monday that The Mail does not have to issue a front-page apology to Meghan Markle after she won a privacy lawsuit until it challenges to court’s findings. The judge wrote: “The... Read More.

Prince Harry Reaches Out to Children Who Lose Parents + Diversity Chief for Palace

Monday, March 22

Prince Harry is reaching out to children who have suffered the loss of a parent. The Duke of Sussex wrote a heartbreaking foreward to a book for children who are grieving a parent amid... Read More.

Chris Harrison Talks ‘Bachelor’ Commitment to Diversity

Thursday, October 1

Chris Harrison says that he and the rest of the team at the Bachelor is making a real effort to promote inclusion and diversity across the franchise. He spoke with ET about the changes... Read More.

Industry News: Diversity, The Duke, Amazon and More!

Wednesday, September 23

DIVERSITY SELLS TICKETS: A new study released by Movio and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media found that more diverse movie characters bring in audiences to movie theaters. "The relationship seems to... Read More.

‘Bachelor’ Drama: Tayshia Adams Gets Clare Crawley’s Castoffs, Mike Johnson Slams Franchise’s Lack of Diversity

Wednesday, August 12

Finding love seems like such a personal journey, but for Tayshia Adams, who is taking over The Bachelorette from Clare Crawley, who found love earlier than convenient for the production, it’s less so. Reality Steve... Read More.

Industry News: Effie Brown, Diversity, Arthur the King and More!

Friday, June 19

EFFIE BROWN SAYS SPEAKING OUT GOT HER BLACK-BALLED: In a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter, producer Effie Brown says no one wants to work with her after she argued on-air with Matt Damon... Read More.

‘Bachelorette’ Rachel Lindsay Says She’s Out if Diversity Issues Aren’t Addressed

Monday, June 8

Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay has been speaking out about Bachelor Nation's lack of diversity for a long time, and as Black Lives Matter change the national conversation about race and equality, she tells Us Weekly... Read More.