Over 100 PR firms pressure HFPA to implement diversity changes; Threaten to cut off talent
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pinkvilla.comThe Hollywood Press Association recently came under fire for its lack of diversity after the Los Angeles Times' report revealed that it consisted of zero Black members in the 87-person organization.
While the association has been drawing a lot of flak ever since, in a recent move to pressure the association into taking rapid action, top press agencies have now threatened to pull out their talent unless the association cleans up its act.According to The Hollywood Reporter, over 100 PR agencies joined hands to address a letter to the HFPA clarifying their stand.
The letter consists of signatures from several PR firms across London, Paris and New York. The press agencies in their letter, make it clear that they are willing to withhold the.
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