Ava DuVernay has released a new database called Array Crew, a database designed for those in underrepresented communities to be connected to jobs in the entertainment industry. The Warner Bros backed project has received widespread approval across Hollywood.
Ava DuVernay
Today we launched #ARRAYCrew. Two years of love and labor by an all women-led team at @ARRAYNow. Every major studio… https://t.co/1D6sqc3Uz2— Ava DuVernay (@Ava DuVernay) 1613672964
No surprises here, but the founder herself accepts the praises laid upon her with the Washington Post.
CBS This Morning
Ava DuVernay is committing to a more inclusive Hollywood with a brand new initiative. #ArrayCrew connects hiring m… https://t.co/Z2GsHCKoN9— CBS Mornings (@CBS Mornings) 1613658440
Gayle King and the rest of the cast of the popular morning show delivered an optimistic message on what this could mean for the future of entertainment.
Gabrielle Union
Thank you @ava !!!! For those of us who have heard every excuse in the book for the lack of diversity on sets, this… https://t.co/7kiMnFcNbp— Gabrielle Union (@Gabrielle Union) 1613662259
Actress Gabrielle Union sung the praises of Duvernay.
Mindy Kaling on Twitter
So exciting!! Thank you Ava for leading the charge! https://t.co/2StVxAolfM— Mindy Kaling (@Mindy Kaling) 1613661587
The genius off and on the camera of The Office and The Mindy Project, Mindy Kaling celebrated Duvernay for leading the charge toward inclusion.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Game changer. So exciting. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 -LMM https://t.co/vReajsKLtm— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin-Manuel Miranda) 1613622325
The creator and star of Broadway phenomenon Hamilton has done a great deal of BIPOC inclusion in theater in his own right.
Chris Evans
Constantly making a difference. You’re a force 💙 https://t.co/I52CgUQxh6— Chris Evans (@Chris Evans) 1613604523
When Chris Evans, Captain America himself, tells you you did a great thing, you know you did a great thing.
Nick Offerman
Thank you for this heroic work 🙏🏼❤️ https://t.co/fOnluJseCQ— Nick Offerman (@Nick Offerman) 1613628812
Ron Swanson knows how to use emojis. Who knew?
Kerry Washington
Wow. My friend & sister @ava not only changing the game with her art, but the industry as a whole. For generations… https://t.co/a6c4nwxxu0— kerry washington (@kerry washington) 1613606134
The incredible actor and human being Kerry Washington, who recently picked up a SAG nomination for her explosive role in the Hulu original Little Fires Everywhere, congratulated her friend.
Dan Levy
Incredible, @ava! https://t.co/POsgscGzNy— dan levy (@dan levy) 1613606419
Dan Levy, who's running the award show bracket and basically the world right now, celebrated the accomplishment.
WarnerBros
We’re proud to support this important step toward creating sustainable change. https://t.co/xsGWBaDNS0— WarnerMedia (@WarnerMedia) 1613659886
WarnerBros, the main financial backer of this project, expressed their pride to be behind such a meaningful movement.
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