As a governor at large for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences,
DeVon Franklin has been at the forefront of the organization’s efforts to be more inclusive and equitable for creatives of color.
Six years after #OscarsSoWhite sparked a national conversation about the way the Oscars recognizes Black talent, the Academy remains committed to changing its rep.
theGrio’s Entertainment Director
Cortney Wills spoke to the longtime producer about the voting process, the changes being made, and this year’s nominees on this week’s episode of
Acting Up.
Producer DeVon Franklin attends a special New York screening of ‘Breakthrough’ at The Sheen Center on March 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)