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Golden Globes organisers preparing 'action plan' to recruit black members after diversity criticism

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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) - the organisation behind the Golden Globes - says it is working on "an action plan" to recruit black members, after being criticised over its lack of diversity. The voting body is made up of just 87 members, none of whom are black, according to a recent report in the Los Angeles Times.

The HFPA says it is now acting to address the diversity of the group, saying in a statement provided to Sky News: "We are fully committed to ensuring our membership is reflective of the communities around the world who love film, TV and the artists inspiring and educating them. "We understand that we need to bring in Black members, as well as members from other underrepresented backgrounds, and we will.

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