The most powerful people in the United States pass our laws, control Hollywood’s studios and head the most prestigious universities. Keith M. Kaneshiro City and County of Honolulu Spencer B. Merriweather III Mecklenburg County, N.C.24 people lead the Trump administration. President Trump’s cabinet is more white and male than any first cabinet since President Ronald Reagan’s. White actors dominate screens, and white directors and writers are overrepresented behind the camera. There are currently no Black governors, and only two Black governors have been elected in American history.

Source: New York Times September 10, 2020 01:52 UTC