Whereas there should be more minority representation on and off the screen, and in main decision-making roles that advance equity across industries; Whereas marginalized communities are defined as communities who experience discrimination and exclusion on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation or identity, age, and ability; Whereas oftentimes, these sectors are erased from conversations, yet their distinctive perspectives and lived experiences become the basis for more authentic storytelling; Whereas women only make up roughly 20 percent of directors and 26 percent of screenwriters; Whereas all minority groups make up 25 percent of directors and 25 percent of screenwriters; Whereas White film directors are more than twice as likely as minority directors to helm a film with a budget of $100,000,000 or more; Whereas roughly 18 percent of films produced by major studios feature LGBT+ stories; Whereas women over 30 make up 29 percent of female characters and women over 40 make up 16 percent of female characters; Whereas 12 percent of television series characters are disabled, and most portrayals are negative; Whereas it is critical to recognize the social and cultural impact of diversity on television and the ramifications of underrepresentation; Whereas allyship campaigns and programs are pivotal to the success of diversity programs, and yet are currently undervalued in diversity, equity, and inclusion training; Whereas diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are impactful tools for establishing and maintaining a diverse and motivated workforce; Whereas 69 percent of executives rate diversity and inclusion as an important issue; Whereas corporations identified as more diverse and inclusive are 35 percent more likely to outperform their competitors; Whereas diverse management teams lead to 19 percent higher revenues; and Whereas adequate representation on television has been overlooked for far too long, and, regardless of industry, we must remain dedicated to inclusion: Now, therefore, be it