5 Black Women Hollywood Executives [Video]

Though the art of storytelling has sacred roots that stretch and curl through generations, in today’s zeitgeist, few mediums can deliver those stories at the scale of television and film.

Women To Know: Hollywood Executives Changing The Face Of Hollywood

To create art is to create magic. How do I know? Compelling shows and movies have the power to inform, inspire and transport us to different worlds and states of mind. Whether in the darkness of a movie theater, the comfort of watching television in our home, or a momentary escape on our phones or tablets, disappearing into the adventures of our favorite characters remains an experience unmatched.

While actors and directors are rightfully celebrated with their names in lights and their faces on billboards and magazine covers, the people behind the scenes – production assistants, caterers, drivers, electricians, seamstresses and thousands of other laborers — provide the foundation for …