National Geographic magazine’s special April 2018 issue will be dedicated to the topic of race and how it defines, separates and unites us. “The Race Issue,” announced today and available in its entirety online now, hits newsstands March 27. It will kick off National Geographic’s “Diversity in America” series for the rest of 2018, which […]
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Fox Writers Lab 2018: TV writers with diverse voices join elite fellowship program
21CF Global Inclusion has selected eight participants in the seventh annual Fox Writers Lab, a highly selective program for emerging TV writers with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. The writers will participate in a four-month intensive on the Fox Studio Lot in Los Angeles that focuses on developing original material, honing skills, and exploring the media […]
21CF supports initiative to grow Colleague Network and Resource Groups to advance careers, cultures and community
21CF recently launched an initiative to support the creation and growth of Colleague Network and Resource Groups (CNRGs) to further increase diversity and foster a culture of inclusion. The CNRGs operate on the core belief that a diversity of ideas and viewpoints drives innovation and inspires powerful storytelling that resonates with audiences everywhere. Executives of […]
This week in 21CF news: Golden Globe wins, FX’s TCA press tour day, solid ratings for FOX’s ‘9-1-1’ and ‘The Four’
This week’s recap of news about 21st Century Fox and its businesses includes the company’s nine wins at the Golden Globes, FX’s day at the winter 2018 TCA press tour, strong ratings for FOX’s “9-1-1” and “The Four,” and more. Golden Globes scorecard: ‘Three Billboards’ and ‘Big Little Lies’ lead pack (Variety) FX sets ‘Atlanta’ […]
DGA report: Twentieth Century Fox leads TV industry in hiring women and minority directors
In its annual report on the ethnic and gender diversity of the television industry, the Directors Guild of America in November identified Twentieth Century Fox Television as the industry leader in hiring diverse voices behind the camera. The DGA Episodic TV Director Diversity Report found that women and minorities helmed 45 percent of the studio’s 553 episodes […]
Nat Geo’s Courteney Monroe on breakthrough content, 21CF’s partnership, supporting women in TV industry at Edinburgh TV Festival
During a conversation on Thursday morning at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, Courteney Monroe, CEO of National Geographic Global Networks, talked about how National Geographic is breaking through in today’s market, the benefits of 21st Century Fox’s long-standing partnership with National Geographic, the right way to think about A-list talent and the opportunities for women […]
21st Century Fox launches Women@Fox to celebrate female leadership and expand professional development across the company
On Friday, May 19, 21st Century Fox launched “Women@Fox,” a group focused on fostering female leadership and initiatives that fuel the professional development of women across 21CF. Women@Fox began on the Fox lot in Los Angeles, with developing plans to roll out diversity and inclusion efforts across the entire company, beginning in North America. An estimated […]
21CF internal memo from Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch and CEO James Murdoch on U.S. immigration policies
21st Century Fox Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch and CEO James Murdoch sent this internal memo to 21CF colleagues and colleagues across all its global businesses today regarding the changes to U.S. immigration policies: Colleagues, With the recent changes to the U.S.’s immigration policies, we know this is a time of real uncertainty for many of […]
true[X] and Fox Networks Group host Cannes in Color, calling industry to act for Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Awareness
The annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is known for many things – sunshine, rosé wine and some of the most coveted awards in the advertising industry. Recently, it’s become known for being home to conversations about the difficult issues facing the business with regard to its poor track record of diversity, from the […]
FX Networks CEO John Landgraf honored at the T. Howard Foundation’s 24th Diversity Awards Dinner, challenges industry to do more
FX Networks and FX Productions CEO John Landgraf was honored with the Corporate Leadership Award at the T. Howard Foundation’s 24th Annual Diversity Awards Dinner on Wednesday, March 29, in New York. The fundraising event recognizes and celebrates industry leaders and companies committed to diversifying the media and entertainment industry. John was presented to the […]
