Netflix Is in a Diversity Crisis That Experts Say It Could’ve Avoided — Business Insider

Netflix's handling of employee complaints over Dave Chappelle's "The Closer" has spiraled into a full-blown controversy. Mathieu Bitton

In this Business Insider story about Netflix’s 2021 controversy over Dave Chappelle’s special The Closer, industry experts — including Sean Ebony Coleman — reflect on how the streaming giant’s handling of the backlash illuminated deeper diversity and inclusion challenges within corporate culture. The article explains how The Closer featured material many critics viewed as harmful to trans communities, resulting in internal dissent, employee walkouts, and public debate about corporate responsibility. Experts note that the crisis could have been mitigated with more meaningful engagement with LGBTQ+ voices. Sean underscores how involving trans and gender-nonconforming leaders in decision-making — such as through a national advisory board — would have helped prevent harm and fostered a more inclusive environment.

Business Insider — “Netflix Is in a Diversity Crisis That Experts Say It Could’ve Avoided”

https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-dave-chapelle-closer-crisis-experts-couldve-avoided-it-2021-10