Celebrating Black History Month: The Journey of Black Professionals in Television

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February 24, 2022

About The Event

The Television Academy, in association with AAFCA (African American Film Critics Association), invites members to:

The Journey of Black Professionals in Television

Spend an evening with a panel of top television performers, creatives, and executives as they share their thoughts on how the industry has changed from the start of their careers to the present. You'll discover the similar and unique paths each of them has traveled, as well as the actions needed to achieve greater representation and normalization on screen and behind the camera. Don't miss this inspiring and energizing conversation with these industry trailblazers!

Participants:

  • Courtney B. Vance, Tony and two-time Emmy Award-winning actor, co-founder of Bassett Vance Productions, and President of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation
  • Debra Martin Chase, Executive Producer, The Equalizer
  • Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman, Universal Studio Group
  • Salli Richardson Whitfield, Executive Producer & Director, The Gilded Age

Moderated by:

  • Eric Deggans, NPR TV Critic

RSVP is required.

Special Thanks

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Produced By

This event is presented and hosted
by the Television Academy.

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February 24, 2022
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5:00 pm PST

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This event will be presented online. Bookmark this page and return for the event.
RSVP is required.

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