Golden Globes group acknowledges 'we must have Black journalists in our organization'

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The group that gives out the Golden Globes acknowledged during Sunday's show having "work to do" amid heavy criticism over a lack of diversity in its membership.

At the 2021 Golden Globe Awards, members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association came on stage early in the ceremony to address recent criticism after it was revealed that its organization, which consists of 87 people, has zero Black members.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.