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As our nation grows increasingly more aware of the systemic racism on which so many of our industries are built and benefit from, the world is zeroing in on issues of race within our entertainment industries. Following the tragic death of George Floyd in May, companies around the world both big and small are taking action and standing in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Film and television shows alike are getting criticized for lack of representation and white-washing, which has allowed white actors and actresses to play the role of a non-white character. Recently, the world of animated television has been owning up to its mistakes in casting white actors to voice non-white characters. Shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy have announced that they are taking a closer look at their casting choices and making necessary changes for a brighter future of equality.

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Written by Rebecca Breitfellar.

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