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People Are Furious At ‘Los Angeles Times’ Latest Cover—And With Good Reason

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The entertainment industry is taking a brutal beating lately. For months, we’ve seen big names fall from grace as more and more women come forward with sexual harassment claims against men in the industry. For many people, it’s a shock and a letdown to know that some of our favorite names in Hollywood are actually animals behind-the-scenes. It’s safe to say that 2017 was the year of women. While we’ve been knocked down and had a man elected into office who absolutely hates us, we’re also become more empowered than ever. No wonder media outlets are looking to celebrate women who have made changes and empowered us through this tough year. First, Time Magazine named “The Silence Breakers” 2017’s Person of the Year, and now the Los Angeles Times are celebrating empowering actresses in the industry. The story, called “A Shift in Focus: Actresses Call for a Change in the Way Many Stories Are Told,” focused on big names that are being nominated and celebrated this award’s season. Posing on the cover was Jessica Chastain (“Mollie’s Game”), Margot Robbie (“I, Tonya”), Diane Kruger (“In the Fade”), Saoirse Ronan (“Lady Bird”), Annette Bening (“Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool”) and Kate Winslet (“Wonder Wheel”).

While it’s a great idea for a cover, there’s just one problem that many people pointed out online. The Los Angeles Times neglected to include one actress of color. The cover is completely white-washed. While all of the actresses on the cover are talented and yes, empowering, there are other actresses who are just as talented and empowering, as well. Viola Davis? Taraji P. Henson? Come on now. It’s obvious. It’s so, painfully obvious.

Do better, L.A. Times. Do better.