Yungfei summary
Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has played a significant role in the organization's efforts to increase diversity. Under her leadership, the Academy implemented various initiatives to promote inclusivity and representation within the film industry.
The recent influx of new members, including Daniel Kaluuya and Tiffany Haddish, marks a significant milestone in the Academy's push for diversity. The addition of 928 industry professionals brings the total number of members to over 8,000, with 38% of the new class identifying as people of color and 49% as women.
The Academy's efforts to increase diversity have been ongoing, with the organization facing criticism in the past for its lack of representation.
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