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The Future of Inclusivity in the Entertainment Industry
Written by St . Cloud State University students : Michael G . Libby , Jr . and Hoaming Haung
Diversity is something you shouldn ’ t have to check off , but numerous companies just attempt to hit their quota . There has been a trend in the entertainment industry only hiring actors with disabilities when those conditions are spotlighted . Individuals like Karen Horne , the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Inclusion at WarnerMedia , are advocating for change .
Desiring to make an impact in the media and entertainment industry , Karen majored in Broadcasting at Montclair State University . She got her first job as a receptionist on the executive floor at ABC in New York . Later , she transitioned to the ABC Sports network . There , she worked for someone who eventually became the president of ABC Entertainment , and she moved to LA to remain his assistant . That marks the beginning of her creative journey in the entertainment industry .