John Leguizamo Calls for Emmy Diversity in Full-Page NYT Ad
Actor urges Television Academy to recognize artists of color in all categories ahead of Emmy voting.
- Leguizamo's open letter appears in New York Times, advocating for equity in Emmy nominations.
- He emphasizes the need to move beyond buzzwords like 'inclusivity' and 'diversity' to take real action.
- Leguizamo highlights the disproportionate representation of white artists compared to the population.
- He hopes this call to action will inspire the next generation of minority artists.
- Leguizamo has a history of speaking out on diversity issues, including criticism of casting choices in major films.