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Women Of Color Unite

Women of Color Unite fights for fair access, fair treatment & fair pay for WOC in the entertainment industry.

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Women of Color Unite (WOCU) is a social action non-profit organization focusing on fair access, fair treatment and fair pay for women of color in all aspects of the entertainment and media industries. This organization works towards these goals by creating self-sustaining long-term programs for: Facilitating fair hiring practices; Fostering a more inclusive and diverse workplace environment; Promoting access for excluded content creators; Expanding audiences represented by those excluded content creators; Raise funds for WOCU to produce their own content; Hold events, seminars, workshops, panels and summits to get more women of color hired, fund their projects and distribute their content; Work with additional organizations to develop analytics of under-represented marginalized groups to better identify their needs; and, Help companies incubate talent and integrate them into their work force.
Los Angeles, CA
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 83-2298893

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WOMEN OF COLOR UNITE NEEDS YOUR HELP! Over the past years, Women of Color Unite (WOCU) has been tirelessly advocating for equity, visibility, and opportunities in the entertainment industry, but we need your support to continue this vital work. Unfortunately, several major studios and networks have recently withdrawn their annual donations and sponsorships. Combined with a fundraising gala that did not meet its goals, this loss has put many of our essential programs at risk. Despite these challenges, WOCU has made significant strides. In 2025 alone: We traveled to Sacramento to advocate for the expansion of California’s Film & Television Tax Credit, ensuring that more productions and jobs remain in our state. We have consistently engaged with legislators, taking them to coffee and lunch to highlight the realities of our industry. We organized community-building events at Soho House and other venues to connect women of color across various disciplines. We have continued to support #Startwith8, our groundbreaking mentorship initiative that has paired hundreds of women of color with industry professionals, resulting in increased job opportunities and representation. These efforts require time, resources, and advocacy power, and without new funding we risk losing momentum at a time when our voices are needed the most. Please donate today - and feel free to share this with others you think might want to donate to this program, or any corporate matching programs.
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    Orville Wright

    I will ALWAYS stand with all of you Beautiful and Powerful Women! ALL POWER! Cheryl, Thank you for everything in your presence and everything in your actions. Also Happy Birthday! I hope to see you again soon!

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  • Diandra Thompson

    I was a mentee in the #Startwith8 program during the pandemic. The experience helped to broaden my horizons as a writer and introduce me to some incredible creative collaborators. Today I'm proud to support this amazing community as it upli...

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  • Whitney Davis

    The work this incredible organization does is more necessary than ever. The tireless work of Cheryl and her team continues to uplift, inspire and platform women from underrepresented communities in Hollywood and beyond!

    Thank you! ...

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  • Chereese Foster

    Thank you for this program. I met a wonderful mentor through this program who I still talk to. His guidance in my writing has been invaluable.

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  • Nandini Bapat

    WOCU gave me some of my first opportunities to meet mentors without any strings attached. They are the real deal. Thank you ❤️

  • Yhane Smith

    My WOCU mentor guided me to and trough my first writing gig for a major movie studio.

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