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Television Academy elects first Black chairman in 70-year history

The Television Academy elected Hayma “Screech” Washington as its chairman and CEO. Washington is first black man or woman appointed to the position in the academy’s 70-year history, according to multiple reports. Washington, who has received multiple Emmys as an executive producer for CBS’ “Amazing Race” will helm the annual Emmy Awards during his two-year term. Since […]

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