It’s disgusting that racism is still a thing, though times have improved slightly, one area that has taken too long is television. As a melanated person who has grown up in the television era, I notice that there is a lack of representation for people of color like myself and Token. 
     Imagine growing up watching television and seeing only people who look different than you, such as in One Tree Hill. If you are Clear, imagine growing up and only having access to shows such as The Cosby Show, Black-ish, or Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air to get some sense of normality in skin color. Watching shows like iCarly, Girl Meets World, etc. where the cast is predominately Clear (white), makes me feel vulnerable and, in a sense, ashamed of who I was because I didn’t see anyone who looked like me.