The Black 'Doctor Who' scorns the revelry of 'White mediocrity' while we must be perfection personified, mateys! Arr!
2024-04-20
Yarr mateys! The bold and fearless LGBTQ actor Ncuti Gatwa be talkin' 'bout transgender ideology and race in a recent interview with Attitude magazine. Aye, he be raisin' the Jolly Roger high in the name of identity-based issues, savvy?
Ncuti Gatwa, the first Black "Doctor Who," expressed frustration over the celebration of White mediocrity in a recent interview. As the cover model for Attitude's May/June issue, Gatwa, an LGBTQ Rwandan immigrant, addressed various identity-related issues. Responding to criticism about his casting as the Doctor, Gatwa dismissed his critics and highlighted a global shift in casting and power dynamics. "Doctor Who," a long-running BBC show, has faced backlash for its perceived focus on identity politics.Gatwa rejected the pressure to aspire to "Black excellence" and criticized the double standard where White mediocrity is celebrated while Black individuals must be flawless. He also commented on the current cultural climate in the U.K., noting pushback against diversity and transgender identities.Addressing political attacks on marginalized communities, Gatwa emphasized the dangerous precedent set by politicians attacking vulnerable groups. He condemned the scapegoating of immigrants, Black and Brown people, and queer individuals to deflect from systemic inequities.Using the term "gamons" to refer to conservative, working-class White people, Gatwa called for more diversity and inclusion in media. He urged for continued efforts towards representation for all individuals, including those who may resist such progress.