Nearly All-White Brazil Delegation for Cannes Lions Spurs Uproar

Agency members penned an open letter to Lions CEO Simon Cook

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Update: On May 13, a week after this story was published, we received this update:

“Cannes Lions have taken immediate action and invited five black Brazilian creatives to join their 2022 juries,” said Andre Chaves of advocacy group Papel & Caneta. “In addition, they will provide a speaking slot at the festival to give a voice to black creative talent on the global stage.”

The additions come following a meeting members of the advocacy groups had with Cannes Lions CEO Simon Cook earlier this week.

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