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Partnerships, Alliances and Coalitions

Reimagine Coalition

A conglomerate of prominent entertainment/media advocacy organizations determined to secure equitable outcomes in the interests of respective and collective constituents.

Choose Kindness Alliance

A partnership among of the nation’s leading advocates for anti-bullying, intentional inclusion, and mental wellness, designed to foster collaboration and innovation to expand reach and impact with youth, families, coaches, and other caring adults.

Entertainment Advocacy Council

A body of entertainment/media/technology industry leaders convenes semi-annually with NAACP leadership to exchange perspectives on impactful methods to achieve the goals of the NAACP Hollywood Bureau.

Pipeline Development Programs

NAACP/FedEx Summer Internship
College undergraduates are employed by the NAACP Hollywood Bureau during the summer and attend the NAACP National Convention, to work in the areas of communications, public relations, and production.
This is a 14-week paid fellowship that includes training, mentorship, and hands-on workplace experience. (Ongoing, Program Jan – August)
NHB has established ajournalism track in the HBCUin LA program for studentspursuing journalism. Thefunding is used to subsidizetravel/lodging costs for theHBCU journalism students.(Prep work Fall/Winter,Program May – August)
Viacom CBS/USC/NAACP Scholarship and Internship Program
The NAACP, Viacom CBS and USC have partnered to provide an annual scholarship to a graduate student in the USC School of the Cinematic Arts writing program. The student is awarded a scholarship, an opportunity to be considered for the CBS WriterMentor Program and to intern with theNAACP Hollywood Bureau to gain production experience during theImage Awards. (Prep workSummer/Fall, Internship Winter)
Society Awards is the manufacturer of the Image Awards trophy. This scholarship was established to encourage and support commercial art education. It is awarded to Black students or students of color who are pursuing an a major in the visual/performing arts (film, theater, fashion, photography, graphic design, dance, music, journalism, mass communications. (Prep workWinter/Spring, Submissions, Review and Announcement Summer/Fall)
The NAACP partnered with the Handy Foundation to expand its pipeline programs, this time creating an entry point for BIPOC hair and makeup artists interested in working in production. The program is designed for a cohort of 10 trainees to participate in a 7-week program. At the program’s completion, one or more participants will have an opportunity to work as a production assistant in the hair and makeup department on set with one of the Handy Foundation’s production partners. (Program – Spring and Fall)

This competition takes place at National Convention and gives six filmmakers the opportunity to make a short film in four days. Paired in teams of two, the filmmakers work under the guidance of a professional mentor to produce a 5-7 minute short documentary film. Participating filmmakers will present their finished short films during the NAACP Convention and attendees vote for their favorite film. All of the filmmakers receive a full expense paid trip to Los Angeles to attend the 54th NAACP Image Awards. In addition, the winning filmmakers will receive one-on-one meetings with several high-level industry executives to help them take the next step in their careers. (Prep work and competition -Spring/Summer, LA portion – Winter)

Publications

View Special Awards
Industry Report (2022)
Media Guide (2023)

Thought Leadership Opportunities

Panels, Festivals, Speaking Engagements

Hollywood Bureau leadership and staff have been invited to speak on panels at various festivals and events, some include: Sundance, AFM, Essence Festival, Cannes Lions, Academy Museum, Golden Globes, Ohio University, UCLA, HBCU in LA. (Ongoing)

Cultural Consultancy

NAACP Hollywood Bureau provides cultural consultancy services in the areas of our expertise -Black/African American experience and our focus areas for innovation and impact – voting rights for all, health equity, race & justice, education innovation, and environmental and climate justice.(Ongoing)