In addition, a wellspring of Latino TV roles has begun to counter inflammatory images with contemporary Latino profiles. After four seasons, Hulu's "East Los High" is ending its run. It's hard to believe that, at the time, Elena's supporting role was the most visible and recognizable Latina character ever on seen American TV. Under John Ridley's -- a black screenwriter and film director -- leadership and direction, ABC's "American Crime" crafted complicated and multidimensionally inclusive characters. Ridley showcased Latino actors by gifting their characters with integrity, compassion, courage, complexity, grit, determination, flaws and frailty.

Source: CNN June 10, 2017 23:48 UTC