Redefining Legacy Through Diverse Representation

A conversation with Black agents, attorneys, and managers on the ways in which they are building and proactively protecting the legacy of diverse artists, filmmakers and content creators.

https://www.tribecafilm.com/films/redefining-legacy-through-diverse-representation-2025

With 3 decades of experience as a writer and award-winning filmmaker, I am disheartened to witness the dismantling of DEI initiatives. While Hollywood continues to prioritize white deaf stories, the industry is still lagging behind. This includes Black Hollywood and showrunners.

When it comes to amplifying marginalized voices and representation, BIPOC Deaf stories represent the most untapped market, offering fresh perspectives, voices, and viewpoints. What does this signify for us? Who is controlling our UNTOLD STORIES, leveraging their privileges and financial influence to narrate them? Deaf individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures possess varied experiences, emphasizing the necessity for our collective voices to be acknowledged.

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