luke-pattersons: “It’s not enough to make a black woman a female lead of your show. You
luke-pattersons: “It’s not enough to make a black woman a female lead of your show. You then have to write for that character. You have to make sure there are hair and makeup artists who know how to do black hair and makeup. You have to have producers that understand the black experience in Hollywood. Every department you have to have diversity so that these actors and these storylines are protected.” HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANDICE PATTN! (JUNE 24 1988) -- source link