CBS Sets New Goal for Unscripted Shows — 50% of Cast to Be People of Color

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CBS Sets New Goal for Unscripted Shows — 50% of Cast to Be People of Color

[Clockwise from top left: Earl Cole, Jolanda Jones, Sean Rector, Vecepia Towery | Screenshots: “Survivor” via CBS All Access] According to Variety.com, CBS announced today it aims to be…

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