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Tokenism and triumph are both part of the American experience for filmmakers of color in public media.

Given public media’s circular history around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, Grace and Tunde wonder whether this is just another round of PBS ‘promising to do better.’

History’s rhymes continue to echo within PBS.

Grace Lee, an independent filmmaker, calls out the overwhelming whiteness of PBS. Its longtime CEO respectfully disagrees.