June 19, 2021
The Paley Center for Media is proud to celebrate that Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, honoring the important legacy of freedom for African Americans, is now recognized as a United States national holiday. To commemorate our newest holiday, we present a salute to African American creators, producers, and stars who have told African American stories with an honesty and authenticity on television. The Paley Center has a long history in recognizing influential African American storytellers and creative talent who have broken barriers, shattered stereotypes, and raised awareness around the importance of authentically presenting the African American experience in America. Our celebration includes a focus on some leading African American chefs and special recipes they have shared with us.
Diversity & Inclusion Programming Initiative Donors
The Paley Center thanks the donors who have contributed to the Diversity & Inclusion Programming Initiative:
Amazon
AMC Networks Entertainment Group
Apple, Inc.
Banijay and Endemol Shine Holdings
Berlanti Productions
BET
CAA
CBS Entertainment Group
Condé Nast Entertainment
Deloitte LLP
Deutsch LA
End of Episode Productions
EPIX/MGM
FOX Entertainment
FTI Consulting Inc.
FX Networks & FX Productions
GroupM North America
HBO/HBO Max
Hearst
Isaac Lee, Exile Content
Lionsgate Television Group
MACRO
Mary Parent
Matt Johnson
MediaLink
MSGCI
NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
Netflix
Nielsen
OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network
Paley Center Programs
In the curated list of events below, you will hear the invaluable expertise and wisdom from many of the most prominent African American creators working in television today, including:
Ava DuVernay
Misha Green
Soledad O’Brien
Lena Waithe
Mara Brock Akil
Larry Wilmore
Tracy Oliver
And many more.
Paley Front Row: Queen Sugar (2021)
Ava DuVernay, Creator
Dawn-Lyen Gardner
Kofi Siriboe
Rutina Wesley
Moderator: Michele Norris
PaleyFest LA 2021 Lovecraft Country (2021)
Misha Green, Executive Producer, Writer, and Developer
Jurnee Smollett
Michael Kenneth Williams
Aunjanue Ellis
Wunmi Mosaku
Jamie Chung
Abbey Lee
Moderator: Dominic Patten
PaleyImpact: Uncovering Racial Injustice with BET's Disrupt and Dismantle (2021)
Soledad O'Brien, Award-winning Journalist, Producer, and Host of BET's documentary series Disrupt and Dismantle
Moderator: Scott Mills, BET President
PaleyImpact: Choosing to Challenge: How Women Are Leading the Way (2021)
Phylicia Rashad, Actor and Director (pictured above)
Misty Copeland, Ballerina, Author, and Philanthropist
Cynthia Erivo, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award–Winning Actor, Singer, and Producer
Norah O'Donnell, Anchor and Managing Editor, CBS Evening News
Val Demings, U.S. Representative from Florida (pictured above)
Julie Foudy, espnW Writer, ESPN Soccer Commentator, and Two-Time World Cup Champion
Rita Moreno, Actor and Activist
Moderator: Alicia Menendez, MSNBC
Running the Show with Lena Waithe (2020)
Lena Waithe, Executive Producer/Creator/Writer, Boomerang and Twenties
Dime Davis, Coexecutive Producer/Director, Boomerang
Angeli Millan, Coexecutive Producer, Boomerang
Susan Fales-Hills, Executive Producer, Twenties
PaleyFest NY: Girlfriends (2020)
Mara Brock Akil, Creator
Golden Brooks
Persia White
Tracee Ellis Ross
Jill Marie Jones
Reggie Hayes
Moderator: Joi-Marie McKenzie
Paley Front Row: BET: Tracy Oliver (2020)
Tracy Oliver, Writer, Girls Trip, Creator, First Wives Club
Moderators: Actors Meagan Good and Grace Byers
Paley Front Row: Jingle Jangle (2020)
David E. Talbert, Director and Writer
Lyn Sisson-Talbert, Producer
John Legend, Producer and Composer
Mike Jackson, Producer
Moderator: Tre’vell Anderson
PaleyFest Fall Previews: Peacock’s Wilmore (2020)
Larry Wilmore, Host and Executive Producer, Wilmore
Moderator: Al Roker, Today
They Run the Show: African-American Creators and Producers in Conversation (2018)
Prentice Penny, Executive Producer/Showrunner, Insecure
Cheo Hodari Coker, Creator/Executive Producer/Showrunner, Luke Cage
Janine Sherman Barrois, Executive Producer, Claws
Justin Simien, Creator, Dear White People
Karin Gist, Executive Producer/Showrunner, Star
Courtney Kemp, Creator/Executive Producer/Showrunner, Power
Moderator: Nischelle Turner, Host, Entertainment Tonight
African American Chefs on TV
The Paley Center is proud to celebrate this important American holiday by inviting some of the most influential African American TV chefs to share fun recipes that you and your family can make at home. Television and food each have the power to bring people together, make us feel something and affirm the importance of maintaining cultural heritage.
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Red Velvet Bundt CakeRECIPE
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Teamwork CornbreadRECIPE
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Waffles & Mochi with Michelle Obama
