Hollywood's fixation on Black trauma is an issue of diversity By: Casey Mendoza, Newsy and last updated 2021-04-21 13:01:13-04 This year's Academy Awards features a record-breaking number of nominees for actors of color. But diversity in entertainment isn't just about the actors we see on screen â it's also about the stories they get to tell. Ammanuel Zegeye, a partner at McKinsey & Co. said, "I think there's still some exciting developments from the Oscars, but there's still a long way to go across the board." "Both on screen and off, Black talent is pigeonholed and funneled to race-related content," according to a study from the BlackLight Collective and McKinsey & Co. consulting group. Researchers say this can reinforce stereotypes about Black communities as well as serve as another barrier for artists of color.