We cannot ignore the reality: when funding is weaponized by politics, our work and the communities we serve become collateral damage. Even worse, we will soon see many organizations, out of sheer survival, begin to betray the essence of their mission just to secure the next check. When the pressure is high, mission drift becomes real.

Racial disparities persist in the entertainment industry, with black actors and producers encountering distinct challenges. Black women, in particular, may receive more than they have in the past, yet the gap between their worth and actual compensation remains evident.