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Black Creators in the U.S. and Canada: Cultivating Artistic Genius
February 23, 2022
3:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT
Together with our partners — the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and the Black Screen Office (BSO) — the Motion Picture Association (MPA) hosts “Black Creators in the U.S. and Canada: Cultivating Artistic Genius.”
In celebration of the U.S. and Canada’s shared Black History Month, and in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the MPA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program, this discussion explores the intersectionality of Black Americans and Canadians working toward a more inclusive global film, television, and streaming industry.
Event Speakers:
Joan Jenkinson
Executive Director, Black Screen Office
Gil Robertson
Co-Founder and President, African American Film Critics Association
John Gibson (Moderator)
Vice President, External and Multicultural Affairs, Motion Picture Association
Opening Remarks By:
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion
Wendy Noss
President, Motion Picture Association - Canada
Cedric Richmond
Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement
Charles H. Rivkin
Chairman and CEO, Motion Picture Association
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