Gallery: These biopics couldn’t be further from the truth (Espresso)In the 90s and early 00s, Friends failed to present New York's true diversity.
It is a shame, but we can't lay blame solely at its door: the TV industry failed in this way time and time again with other hits like Ally McBeal, Caroline In The City and Will & Grace.
But this year, Friends had an opportunity to address this issue simply by inviting a Black former cast member or fan to come celebrate the show with other celebrities.
They did not have to be the talking head on race and talk about the show's shortcoming - it is not the job of Black people to educate others on representation, diversity and inclusion - but in this case the failure to find a Black participant seems.
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