Chris Hemsworth joins the #TimesUpGlobes movement for lack of black members in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Chris Hemsworth has criticized the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for its lack of diversity after a report revealed it currently has no black members.
Thor’s 37-year-old star joined a growing number of celebrities by posting the hashtag #TimesUpGlobes and her Instagram message on Sunday.
“Hollywood Foreign Press Association: Not a Single Black Member of 87,” reads the Time’s Up publication, along with the image of a broken Golden Globe trophy.
Support: Chris Hemsworth (pictured) has joined the #TimesUpGlobes movement for lack of black members in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Amy Schumer, Rashida Jones, Ellen Barkin and Amber Tamblyn are some of the other celebrities who also show their support.
It comes after a Los Angeles Times report revealed that HFPA, which directs and organizes the Golden Globe Awards, currently has no black members of its 87 international journalists.
HFPA is a non-profit organization of journalists reporting on the entertainment industry in the U.S. for media predominantly outside the U.S.
Post: Thor’s 37-year-old star joined a growing number of celebrities by posting the hashtag #TimesUpGlobes and her Instagram post on Sunday
Its 87 members in more than 50 countries include several people of color, but not a single black member.
On Thursday, HFPA issued a statement promising to implement an “action plan” with the goal of having a more inclusive and diverse membership body.
“We are fully committed to ensuring that our members reflect communities around the world who love film, television and the artists who inspire and educate them,” the statement began.
Report: Comes after a Los Angeles Times report revealed that HFPA, which directs and organizes the Golden Globe Awards, currently has no black members of its 87 international journalists
“We understand the need to incorporate black members as well as members from other underrepresented backgrounds, and we will work immediately to implement an action plan to achieve these goals as soon as possible.”
Membership in the group is made up of a female majority, with more than 35% of HFPA members from non-European countries.
The organization added that it is exploring changing its rules to increase its number of applicants in the future.
Changes: On Thursday, HFPA issued a statement promising to implement an “action plan” with the goal of having a more inclusive and diverse membership body.