Actor and director Lin-Manuel Miranda has apologized for failing to adequately represent Afro-Latinos in his latest musical project, In the Heights, that is centered on New York’s Latino communities.
In his apology, Miranda said: “It is clear that many in our dark-skinned Afro-Latino community don’t feel sufficiently represented within it, particularly among the leading roles.”
“I’m trying to hold space for both the incredible pride in the movie we made and be accountable for our shortcomings,” Miranda added.
Miranda continued: “I can hear the hurt and frustration over colorism, of feeling unseen in the feedback.