The quote by Marx that Edward Said uses to begin "Orientalism"

“They cannot represent themselves; they must be represented.”

is applicable in every respect to the enduring problems Blacks, Latinos, Asians etc face with their portrayal in the public scope.

Reading a book now called "The Sympathizer" that deals with Hollywood and its place in softening public perception towards various groups abroad. It's historical fiction but there's some real shit Viet Thanh Nguyen lays down about how its a form of aggression.