I don't believe that there's a silver bullet, that if you just do this one thing, you solve the problems of the world.

Race is a core reality of American experience. Media images on television need to reflect that reality to help people who consume media and who don't have the day-to-day, face-to-face contact with others, or where that contact is minimal, to help them have a greater appreciation of other experiences and how they're all part of the American fabric.

It's hard to win awards if there are no roles.