SMPTE statement in support of BLM

Everyone,

This was shared through another channel and I thought it might be useful
to share it here.

It is a statement from the Society of Motion Picture and Television
Engineers (SMPTE) [1].  It was shared in their newsletter this week.

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From: SMPTE Communication <
hello@smpte.org>
Subject: SMPTE’s Stand Against Injustice
Date: June 15, 2020 at 09:28:54 PDT
To:  [Email removed]
Reply-To:
hello@smpte.org
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SMPTE’s Stand Against Injustice
The recent horrendous events sparked a reexamination of what SMPTE
stands for and what actions we will take to make a positive impact.

SMPTE stands for inclusion as one of our guiding principles. We believe
that racial bias and intolerance are unethical and weaken our social
fabric. We
firmly believe that diversity strengthens the media and entertainment
world and society as a whole. We support the need for a diverse and free
press and
celebrate their efforts for independently reporting what is happening
across the globe despite challenges in doing so. As an organization, we
stand with
those who promote inclusivity and seek to enable all of us to make
valued contributions. We are a global organization with thousands of
members, and we
take a firm stance against injustice and intolerance around the world. 

SMPTE acknowledges that it can and will do more to encourage greater
inclusivity.  We will work to develop actionable programs that can make
a difference, and
we need your participation. We pledge to report to you our plans and
progress at the SMPTE Annual Technical Conference in November 2020. Send
your ideas
to [email removed]


Léonie.
[1] https://www.smpte.org/
-- 
Director @TetraLogical

Received on Tuesday, 16 June 2020 09:12:55 UTC