US television still lacks the diversity found in US population

Global Business

Minorities make up nearly 40 percent of the population in the United States. In just a few decades, they’ll become the majority, but that statistic hasn’t registered in Hollywood. The Hollywood Diversity Report examines diversity on screen and behind the scenes.



Note: The samples are selected from 1105 shows for the 2012-2013 season of 16 “diverse” TV shows. The above charts presents the racial and gender shares of all 536 characters coded.
Source:2015 Hollywood Diversity Report


Imani Cheers on diversity in television

For more on diversity in television, CCTV America interviewed Imani Cheers, an assistant professor of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University.

Imani Cheers on diversity in television

For more on diversity in television, CCTV America interviewed Imani Cheers, an assistant professor of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University.