Stacey Dash Applauds Decision of White Actor Cast as Michael Jackson

Last week, it was announced that Joseph Fiennes, a White actor, will be playing Michael Jackson in an upcoming made for-television-movie, which sparked a lot of controversy. While a lot of people spoke out in disapproval, outspoken actress Stacey dash said that she thinks that the casting was a great move to break down the barriers of race in Hollywood.

Dash explained, "I say, BRAVO! I'm sick and tired of being told 'Sorry, Stacey, this is a Caucasian-only role.' Counterintuitively, this decision by Hollywood — which looks like a diss to Blacks — is actually what we've been saying all along: roles should NOT be based on color."

She added, "This decision throws that white-only card out the window. They can't look at Black actors and say, "Sorry this role is Caucasian-only." Roles should not be dictated by race...I want to see more of this diversity and thinking outside of the box with the equality that this designation entails – this is the right track."

Do you agree with her point of view?

Source: Patheos