Veteran talent agent Josiah Akinyele has transitioned from Innovative Artists after 17 years to join ColorCreative, the management and production company co-founded by Issa Rae, Deniese Davis, and Talitha Watkins, as a manager.

Actress Issa Rae has stated that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become a 'bad word' in Hollywood, leading to studios rolling back initiatives and executives of color 'tiptoeing' to keep their jobs.

Singer Brandy Norwood celebrated receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joined by fellow artists Babyface, Issa Rae, Monica, Kehlani, and the cast of Moesha, reflecting on her career milestone.

Issa Rae, Nikki Boyer, and other notable figures were recognized and honored at the 19th Annual Television Academy Honors ceremony.

Issa Rae stated that Hollywood is facing an "identity crisis" and a decline in representation, urging creators to be more strategic when pitching diverse shows as DEI has become a controversial term.

Issa Rae, Deniese Davis, and Talitha Watkins' ColorCreative has announced the hiring of Trey Witter as a Manager/Producer, where he will continue to champion writers and directors.

A decade after her series "Insecure" premiered, Issa Rae observes a concerning backslide in Hollywood's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She laments that DEI has become "a bad word" and believes the industry is in an "identity crisis."