California Lawmakers Question Sudden Departure of Black Female Executives From Hollywood Studios

California Legislative Black Caucus holds press conference expressing concerns over recent exits of senior Black female executives.
Lawmakers call pattern of departures "suspicious" and demand answers from major studios.
Diversity and inclusion progress seen as stalling, despite recent incentives aimed at promoting equity.
Only a handful of Black executives currently hold top leadership positions across the industry.
Additional BIPOC hiring expected in coming weeks following union negotiations.