Social action org and non-profit studio Women of Color Unite (WOCU) is calling for the entertainment companies and execs to join the #Startwith8, a diversity and inclusion initiative. The movement aims to foster “organic diversity” in show business via mentorship.
#Startwith8 partners women of color working in the entertainment industry with seasoned mentors; overall, each mentor will be paired with eight mentees. “Together, they formulate a plan of action based on what each mentee desires and what is achievable by the mentor to create tangible progress in the mentee’s career,” according to the initiative’s press materials. “The end goal: no more excuses.” With widespread mentorship and opportunity for women of color, the tired, untrue “There are no women of color I can hire” line will hold no weight.
