Oprah, Questlove, Kerry Washington—And the Executive They All Trust

“For me, and for a lot of people, the world changed with Trayvon Martin,” says Tara Duncan. “I became a lot more thoughtful about why I was in this job, and what power I have as a programmer and a gatekeeper.” As president of Disney’s Gen Z–facing cable network, Freeform—as well as Disney’s brand dedicated to BIPOC-focused content, Onyx Collective—Duncan stands in front of a couple of seriously impressive gates. Onyx’s first official title, Summer of Soul, established the brand’s bona fides fast when it won the Oscar for best documentary in March. First-time director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s emotional acceptance… Read Full Article