A movie star was queried about an artistic choice involving working with someone who shared a similar background to his. The question was asked, using race consciousness as the central issue.
The star responded that the choice was linked to culture more than race, which made sense when it was explained in detail.
Much has been expressed in recent times about access, agency, the current audibility and visibility of hitherto marginalised groups and communities, etc
The message in the ether is that things have changed. Everyone can tell his own story, or sing her own song.
In reality, some cosmetic adjustments have been made. Power and purse strings are still in the same hands. The main difference is that marginalised folks are realising they don’t have to wait to be picked by anyone, to say what’s on their minds.
