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Kerry Washington says showbiz must 'do better' for diversity

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24.06.2020 - 05:03

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Kerry Washington has said showbiz is 'still centering certain kinds of people' and must 'do better' with regards to diversity.The 43-year-old Scandal superstar appeared on the Hollywood The Sequel podcast to talk about racial dynamics in the entertainment industry.When the subject of race in the entertainment industry was raised, Kerry noted: 'We look at ourselves to get better and do better.

Like, that’s the practice of self-reflection is to ask ourselves how we can do better.' Her view:Kerry Washington has said showbiz is 'still centering certain kinds of people' and must 'do better' with regards to diversityKerry is a Broadway alumna, having starred in the original Broadway casts of the David Mamet play Race and the Christopher.

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