Candice Patton is rightly fighting for Black representation in Hollywood

The actress, who portrays reporter Iris West on The Flash, feels proud to embody a character that is always "fighting for what's right." Candice is using her platform to speak out for better representation for Black women in Hollywood. "I've never been a person who could keep my mouth shut especially when it comes to injustice," she said. She wants to create change in the entertainment industry, even when it feels "unsafe" to "push" for inclusivity. Her role, which was originally white in the comic books, was re-imagined as an African American woman for the small screen. But she explains, it's not enough to simply cast a non-white actor if you really want to make a difference. "It's not enough to just place a Black actor on a show and say, ‘Look, we have a Black female lead.' We have to ensure that she is safe in the workplace, that she is protected online by harassment, bullying and threats." She says creative teams need to make sure that the hair and makeup crew makes them feel confident going in front of the camera.

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