It's always a time to talk about diversity in America. Toussaint and co-star Annie Potts will bring their voices to Ohio State Feb. 23 for a dialogue on racism and diversity. Now' s mission. The program is set in Birmingham, Ala., and makes regular use of flashbacks to Rene and M.E.'s childhood in the 1960s. Both actresses take pride in being part of a drama that tackles difficult issues with candor.
Theater touches people in a way that nothing else does.
That's why it's very important for us in entertainment and television to be responsible for what we produce. It's a mirror of society, always. When we have 3 million people watching a program, that can be a very powerful social tool. Potts hopes the forum will make an impact on the Ohio State students who attend. And Other Conversations About Race , by psychologist Beverly Daniel Tatum.