The University of Southern California's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and the Adobe Foundation have teamed up to release a new list that ranks television series based on their diversity and inclusion efforts. The Inclusion List for episodic programming focuses on both on-screen representation and diversity behind the scenes, shedding light on the executive producers who are leading the way in promoting inclusivity. The list includes the top 100 highest-scoring broadcast and cable series from the 2021-2022 television season, as well as the top 100 streaming platform series between 2021 and 2023.
Stacy L. Smith, the founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, believes that this list is a way to celebrate those who are making a genuine effort to make the television industry more welcoming and diverse. It not only recognizes the progress that has been made but also highlights that there is still much work to be done. Smith emphasizes that this list sends a powerful message to the rest of the world—there are no excuses when it comes to fostering inclusivity in the television industry.
