38 Instances of Racism and Blatant Whitewashing in Hollywood

Looks like Hollywood still has a long way to go

If youre expecting every entry on this list to be from several decades ago, youd be sadly mistaken. Hollywoods issues with racial insensitivity are an ongoing battle that some diligent people in the industry are speaking out against. Obviously, the issue isnt able to be squashed overnight, but by chipping away at it, we can hope to see some serious changes in the near future.

In the meantime, here are a few “what not to dos” for future film and TV creators…

Aloha

Ghost in the Shell

Associations for Stuntwomen and Black Stuntmen

Long Duk Dong

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Soul Man

Doctor Strange

Si and Am

Exodus: Gods & Kings

Power Rangers

Amy Schumer

Sarah Silverman

Tired Racial Tropes

‘You’re Not Latino Enough’

The Butler

Cartoon Characters

Wendell Pierce

The Oscars

Asian Casting

Writers’ Rooms

Fantasia

Dances With Wolves

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The Lone Ranger

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30 Days of Night

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The Help

EW

Oscar Voters

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