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Former Oscars Exec Jeanell English and ‘RHOA’ Star Tanya Sam on New Publishing Company and Wanting to See ‘Return of Fun Shade’ in Housewives Franchise


Jeanell English and Tanya Sam on starting new production company and reacting to Kenya Moore being ousted from "Real Housewives of Atlanta" show.

At the Academy, which she left in 2023 while criticizing the organization for subjecting her to a “steady flux of micro-and macro-aggressions,” English led global initiatives designed to address underrepresentation and advance the work of emerging and diverse film artists. Recently, she has been following the firing of RHOA star Kenya Moore for allegedly sharing sexually explicit images of a fellow cast member, which violated the code of conduct. In the summer of 2020, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion grew louder, with media companies making public pledges to engage in strategic investments in underrepresented communities.

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