And that's not just in the media, but in every profession. We have made amazing strides. Yet, only a fool would argue that we don't need to argue about diversity anymore, that we've achieved equality, that there are enough of us in positions in America to ensure that every business in America and every profession in America looks like America. The sad truth is that close to half the newsrooms in America don't employ one minority. Television stations are just as bad.
Magazines are even worse.
For one, I am not going back to Puerto Rico. No matter how much I love my native country, the bottom line is that I am an American. As an American, I am determined to get a piece of the American pie. I'm also determined to open doors for those who follow behind me. I'm determined to succeed despite any barrier, to overcome every hurdle.