She wasn’t just the white character’s ‘best friend.’
I never wanted to come across as ungrateful, negative, or difficult."
“It took two seasons to get a single BIPOC in the writers' room forThe Bold throw in.
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In four seasons (48 episodes) we’ve had one Black woman direct two episodes.
It took three seasons to get someone in the hair department who knew how to work with textured hair.
“I do not believe this is intentional.
We cannot bring specificity and honesty to experiences we have not lived.
Someone whose politics are actively harmful to her communities.”
She ends her message by saying that everything she’s written “is said with love.”
“By speaking out, I’m taking a risk,” she adds.
“It’s scary, but it’s worth it.
This is not judgment.
This is a call to action.
We deserve to see stories that are for us, by us.”
“We look forward to continuing that dialogue and enacting positive change.
Both shared Dee’s post on their Instagram accounts with supportive captions.
“like read what my girl has to say.
I am beyond proud of my sister @aishtray,“Stevens wrote.
“I stand by her through thick and thin and am so proud of the woman she is.”
Fahycaptioned her postby saying, “V proud of my sister @aishtray.”
The Bold Typeseason 4 finale airs Thursday at 10 p.m.
