Mistake

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Walter Jones isn’t worried about the color of his suit. 

As a lifestyle expert reflecting upon the topic, I find myself resonating with Tony Oliver’s recent sentiments about the unintentional color choices made in “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers.” In light of this, I’d like to share my own perspective on donning a black suit – a symbol that, while powerful, carries historical connotations.

In essence, I believe it’s crucial for creators and designers alike to thoughtfully consider the significance of their color choices, especially when it comes to representing diverse characters. Let us strive to promote inclusivity and equality in our creative endeavors, ensuring that every character is represented with respect and without unintentional stereotypes or bias.

On Instagram, posted on April 9th, Walter expressed, “Instead of dwelling on the negative, I’ve always preferred emphasizing the positive.” He acknowledged the urge to tackle potential cultural insensitivity concerns.

He went on to say, “However, referring to it as a simple ‘error’ would undervalue the profound influence it held for countless individuals worldwide. This groundbreaking character, who transformed into the Black Power Ranger, served as inspiration and representation for people of color in television.

Instead, the 54-year-old described his casting as “a milestone” and “an honor.”

Oliver pondered over the surprising choice of Walter for the role of the Black Ranger, along with the unfortunate fact that Thuy Trang, who passed away, was cast as the Yellow Ranger in the upcoming documentary series, “Hollywood Demons.

In the April 7 episode, he stated, “We’re all avoiding stereotypes here,” emphasizing that it was one of his assistants who brought to light during a meeting that they had inadvertently assigned the Black character the Black Ranger role and the Asian character the Yellow Ranger roles. He acknowledged this as a regrettable oversight.

But he also emphasized that Thuy was not their “original Yellow Ranger.”

“It was actually Audri DuBois,” he explained. “She was the one who did the pilot episode.”

In the episode, it was revealed that Audri, of Caucasian descent, left the series because of an argument over compensation. Later on, Thuy became part of the cast, and scenes featuring Thuy were incorporated into the show’s initial broadcast.

But even two decades prior, the color of Walter and Thuy’s uniform was still noticed.

In that 1993 backstage footage shown during the episode, Walter Jones stated, “My name is Walter Jones, I portray Zack. I am African-American and I represent the Black Ranger. Isn’t that a curious coincidence?

Previously, Amy Jo Johnson, known for her role as the Pink Ranger, mentioned that Walter was fond of making lighthearted, amusing jokes related to his past.

She clarified back in 2013, during an oral history of the show, that if the humorous moments were unintentional from the higher-ups, it was amusing at the time. However, she finds it hard to believe such incidents could occur nowadays.

But even two decades prior, the color of Walter and Thuy’s uniform was still noticed.

In a 1993 behind-the-scenes clip shown in the episode, Walter Jones expressed, “My name is Walter Jones, I portray Zack. I’m African American, and I play the Black Power Ranger. Isn’t that intriguing?

Amy Jo Johnson, known for her role as the Pink Ranger, had earlier mentioned that Walter was fond of telling light-hearted, humorous jokes related to that [role or situation].

She clarified in a 2013 retelling of the show’s history that finding it amusing if the higher-ups made a blunder unknowingly was her take at the time. However, she now finds it hard to believe such an incident could occur in contemporary times.

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2025-04-09 21:48