“The only way we are going to get diversity is if the demographics of the decision-makers change... The odd-token bone thrown is not going to do it. Don't pat yourself on the back because you made that black drama; that's not diversity. It's got to be baked into the foundation of where the ideas flow from.”

Share & Save

Meaning

Not documented yet.

When It Was Said

Not documented yet.

Who It Was Said To

Not documented yet.

Historical Context

Not documented yet.

Source

Not documented yet.

Original Language & Translation

Originally said in English.

Did They Really Say It?

Not documented yet.

Did You Know?

Not documented yet.

About David Oyelowo

British actor, director, and producer

David Oyelowo is a British actor, director, and producer. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2016 for services to drama. He has received a Critics' Choice Award and two NAACP Image Awards, and he has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. His work spans screen performance and filmmaking.

More from David Oyelowo (79 quotes) →