Lin-Manuel Miranda Apologizes<br />for ‘In the Heights’ Colorism.<br />On Monday, Lin-Manuel Miranda took to social media to<br />issue a public apology for his recent movie, ‘In the Heights.’.<br />The film has been at the center of<br />controversy in recent days.<br />The film has been at the center of<br />controversy in recent days.<br />Many have pointed out a severe lack of<br />dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation. .<br />Many have pointed out a severe lack of<br />dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation. .<br />Many have pointed out a severe lack of<br />dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation. .<br />I’m seeing the discussion around Afro-Latino<br />representation in our film this weekend<br />and it is clear that many in our dark-skinned<br />Afro-Latino community don’t feel sufficiently<br />represented within it, particularly among<br />the leading roles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter.<br />Miranda acknowledged the “hurt and frustration<br />over colorism” and apologized for falling short. .<br />I can hear the hurt and frustration<br />over colorism, of feeling still unseen<br />in the feedback. I hear that without<br />sufficient dark-skinned Afro-Latino<br />representation, the work feels extractive<br />of the community we wanted so much<br />to represent with pride and joy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter.<br />In trying to paint a mosaic of this community,<br />we fell short. I’m truly sorry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter.<br />He went on to thank people for their “honest feedback”<br />and promise he was dedicated to “learning and evolving.” .<br />I’m learning from the feedback, I thank<br />you for raising it, and I’m listening … I’m<br />dedicated to the learning and evolving we<br />all have to do to make sure we are honoring<br />our diverse and vibrant community. , Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter
