When you log onto Netflix today, you will see a carefully curated list of titles that only begin to tell the complex and layered stories about racial injustice and Blackness in America. https://t.co/dN6XQmsrGK
When we say “Black Lives Matter,” we also mean “Black storytelling matters.”
With an understanding that our commitment to true, systemic change will take time – we're starting by highlighting powerful and complex narratives about the Black experience.
To be silent is to be complicit.
Black lives matter.
We have a platform, and we have a duty to our Black members, employees, creators and talent to speak up.
In a new online education initiative, launched by Ava DuVernay, supplemental learning materials will be produced for students in grades nine and above, becoming a resource to those looking to further their knowledge of social justice and advocacy https://t.co/VMGgljeqwv
Today, @ARRAYNow is proud to launch vibrant learning companions around everything that we produce and distribute. We begin with WHEN THEY SEE US. All of our educational materials are free and downloadable for students of all kinds at https://t.co/irDCCAQyYH. Onward. #ARRAY101.
TOMORROW: @Ava DuVernay talks with @GayleKing about a new education initiative that @ARRAYNow is launching.
She also spoke with us about Amy Cooper making a false accusation against Christian Cooper in the now viral video that took place in Central Park.
Thursday on @CBS.
The @PeabodyAwards honor the “most powerful, enlightening, and invigorating stories in television, radio, and online media.” Grateful to be nominated ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
"Let a Black Woman do her thing." @Ava. Watch Ava's full Acceptance Speech after winning the #CriticsChoice Award for Best Limited Series for #WhenTheySeeUs. Congrats!
The story of Marci Wise (beautifully delivered by @MsIsisKing) was an important one to be seen and told.
@glaad thank you for nominating us for Outstanding Limited Series 🌈❤️