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- Ida B. Wells, activist for African American rights

“Look at this stage, this is what we talk about when we talk about diversity. You know, different race, color, creed, sexual orientation. ”

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Blanchett spoke about the “lazy thinking” that means women — behind and in front of the camera — aren’t given enough chances to succeed; Davis has been vocal about the need for diversity and the lack of roles for people of color; at Cannes last year, Fonda talked about the need for equal representation in movies; and Lawrence has been an advocate for equal pay.

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The survey finds the industry is just 4% black, 7% Asian/Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and 6% Hispanic, Latino, or Mexican.