The Sunday New York Times include a full-page ad from actor
#JohnLeguizamo. He used the space to present an open letter aimed at Emmy voters, asking them to choose and promote Emmy candidates of color. Leguizamo shared the letter in a tweet and wrote, “America is better when it is inclusive. It is more profitable. It is more creative! Let’s not give up. I’m still woke! Are you?”
The actor tagged several prominent stars, including
#WhoopiGoldberg,
#NaomiWatts,
#ShaquilleONeal,
#MissyElliot and others.
In a second tweet, Leguizamo tagged politicians including Sen.
#CoryBooker and Rep.
#RashidaJones, writing, “I had to speak out! And I will continue to until we have parity!”
“Please let this be the year we finally embrace change,” Leguizamo’s actual letter began. “The year we truly find Equity, and see artists of color represented across not just one category, but ALL categories.”
“I know you’re tired of hearing words like ‘inclusivity’ and ‘diversity’ – treading water while you try t...