David Friend: Joel Ryan and Perez Points

david friend: But she couldn't deny feeling a little disappointed, according to Toronto Star. Even though the casting of lauded British actress Jodie Whittaker is widely considered a step in the right direction for the show, Perez points out she's also another white heroine in a genre that has already embraced many. Joel Ryan / The Associated Press By David Friend The Canadian Press Tues., July 18, 2017 Doctor Who fan Melissa Perez was excited to hear one of her favourite TV series had picked a woman for the leading role. I see people talking about how we've come so far and how roles for women have improved so much. All the characters are white they're white women. And then I look at the examples they give, says Perez, who identifies as Afro-Latina and writes about Doctor Who for Black Girl Nerds, a website tackling the world of fandom. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.