Last week, a coalition of Native American, Hispanic and African-American groups said the networks continue to feature few minorities. The NBC and Oneida nation project will be open to tribally affiliated Native Americans who are not under contract with a talent agent or studio. Emery said it's the first project of its kind for any network or Indian nation. Fla. The semifinals will be at the Oneidas' Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona in November and the finals in New York City. Actors will give monologues, and comedians will perform stand-up routines.
Writers can submit original scripts or short stories to be reviewed by a panel.
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