The social media movement, #OscarsSoWhite, opened up many people’s eyes to the lack of diversity in the film industry. In order to address this issue from a state level, Georgia recently passed HB 1577. Actress and director Terri J. Vaughn helped spearhead this legislation in conjunction with her production company, Nina Holiday Entertainment. 

"I think the people who are in positions to hire (in the film industry) go with people they are comfortable with and unfortunately a lot of these people are not black." - actress and director Terri J. Vaughn

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