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Kerry Washington On Hollywood’s Diversity Problem: ‘We’re Still Centring Whiteness As The Most Important Thing’

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24.06.2020 - 00:45

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Kerry Washington is speaking her mind about diversity in Hollywood, pointing out that while some great strides have been made there’s still plenty more that needs to be done.

Appearing on the “Hollywood the Sequel” podcast, the former “Scandal star was asked what she hopes to see emerge from We See You, White American Theater, a campaign seeking to combat racism in the arts. “When we say we’re committed to diversity — it’s diverse from what?” says Washington. “We’re still centring whiteness as the most important thing and inviting diversity around that.

Or when we talk about inclusivity, there’s still an in and an out. So, we’re still centring certain kinds of people and maybe in tiny fractions allowing other people to the table.

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