📣 Deadline is launching Deadline Discourse, a new video series aimed at spurring thoughtful dialogue around pressing issues facing the entertainment industry. This sneak peek at a discussion soon to be released in its entirety, zeroes in on the critical issues of diversity and inclusion in Hollywood. The discussion explores the power of ownership and examines the profound impact the recent strikes have had on Black content creators, and through our panelists gives an insider’s look into the thoughts and strategies of those leading the charge toward a more inclusive industry. Panelists include screenwriter and showrunner Mike Gauyo; filmmaker, screenwriter and actress Numa Perrier; #OscarsSoWhite creator and Gauge senior advisor in media and entertainment April Reign (reignofapril) ; and Jeanell English, CEO of Elizabeth, and former EVP of impact and inclusion at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Listen to the conversation online at the link in bio.