The call for diversity is about recognizing that in order to be in the conversation come awards season, it goes back to the content that is being produced.
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I'd never been around or seen a black showrunner, and in some ways you wish that it wasn't a big deal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the desire for diversity in leadership roles and the hope that representation will eventually be seen as normal rather than exceptional.
In this quote, Mahershala Ali expresses his experience of encountering a lack of diverse representation in the media industry, particularly in leadership positions such as showrunners. He acknowledges the significance of seeing a black showrunner, highlighting it as a milestone while simultaneously wishing for a future where such representation is commonplace and not a subject of discussion, indicating a need for change in the industry's culture.
Themes
DiversityLeadershipRepresentationMediaShowrunner
In practice
Example use cases
Discussing the importance of diversity in a panel about media representation.
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