Star Jones talks Donald Trump and Matt Damon

·         Blog Post #2 – http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2015/09/18/star-jones-diversity-career-fair-atlanta-921-talks-donald-trump-matt-damon-the-view/ Star Jones talks Donald Trump and Matt Damon

            Former “The View” host Star Jones was  questioned last Fall about her stance in regards to statement made on part by her long-time friend Donald Trump and actor Matt Damon.  An open supporter of Hillary Clinton for president, Jones made clear her aversion to Trump’s political standings, stating that her personal and public beliefs do not coincide.  The former attorney admitted to calling out the presidential candidate for race baiting when he began to question President Obama’s birthplace.  In her own effort to highlight the importance of race and diversity, Jones recently took over The Professional Diversity Network, which provides networking and job opportunities for minorities online, stating, “Diversity is something we as a country needs to embrace… Diversity inclusion only makes us all better. It’s not just the right thing to do but a smart business savvy thing to do.”  The online organization focuses its attention of people who qualify in one or more of seven categories, which include: women, LGBT, blacks, Asians, Hispanics, disabled and veterans. 

            In regards to the statement made by Matt Damon this week on his HBO show “Project Greenlight,” Jones supported “Dear White People” producer Effie Brown, stating, “My work is not just about getting a brown face in front of the camera,” she said. “The real work is done in the writing, the producing, the cameras, the grips, the make-up artists… The real work of diversity is done around the table when you are actually writing a script.”  Diversity must be present in all aspects of the workplace, not simply on screen where people can see it.  By hiring women and minority groups in positions that take place behind the screen, diversity and creativity with flourish more effectively overall.