OPINION: Lack Of Diversity And Whitewashing In Hollywood
With the outrage that has been sparked this past year with #OscarSoWhite and the lack of diversity in Hollywood. We would hope that studios would realize their mistakes and welcome ethnic actors with open arms. However, there is something about the word diversity that people do not readily associate with in Hollywood. As an Asian American actor, ex-dancer, and writer, my over half-a-decade in this industry has taught me that the word “diversity” generally only meant black and/or hispanic, and Asian Americans are not really included in that definition. It’s a sad truth to realize when you have such hopes that you would be able to represent your race in the Hollywood industry, yet you never really have the chance to because the roles are so lacking that you’re left wondering why. The #OscarsSoWhite movement has prompted many reports and studies that cite the whitewashing of diverse characters in Hollywood. […]
