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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.
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