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Power Rangers writer says casting Black and Asian actors as Black and Yellow Rangers was ‘mistake’

The series, which debuted in 1993, starred Walter Emanuel Jones as Zack Taylor/Black Ranger and Thuy Trang as Trini Kwan/Yellow Ranger. He continued: "It was my assistant who pointed it out in a ...
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‘Power Rangers’ writer admits casting black, Asian actors as Black Ranger, Yellow Rangers was ‘such a mistake’ — but star disagrees

It’s time for the truth to power up. “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” head writer Tony Oliver admitted it was a mistake to cast a Black actor in the role of the Black Power Ranger and an Asian actor as ...
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'Power Rangers' star Walter Emanuel Jones on why he left show: 'We weren't treated properly'

The actor has reflected on his exit from the 1990s kids show after it became a billion-dollar success.
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Interview with Yellow Power Ranger Karan Ashley

FOX 5 Atlanta Digital's Jada White talks to former Yellow Power Ranger Karan Ashley about the 2025 Rangerstop and Pop Comic Con happening June 13-15 at Omni Atlanta Hotel. Ashely is also a co-founder ...
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‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ Head Writer Laments Racially Insensitive Casting Of Leads: “Such A Mistake”

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers head writer Tony Oliver regrets what he now views as racially insensitive casting for his Black and Asian leads, who played the Black and Yellow Power Rangers, ...
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It’s ‘Morphin Time’ for 45 Power Ranger alums in Atlanta It’s ‘Morphin Time’ for 45 Power Ranger alums in Atlanta

At this weekend’s Power Ranger fan convention in Atlanta, the heroes vastly outnumber the villains. Of the 56 Power Ranger guests slated to be at the Omni Hotel at Centennial Park downtown June 13 to ...
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Power Rangers (2017) cast: Where are they now?

The 2017 Power Rangers movie launched careers in unexpected directions, with several young cast members becoming household ...

7 Awesome Power Rangers Shows You Can Watch for Free Right Now (And Where to Find Them)

You might not be aware of this, but there are a ton of awesome Power Rangers shows that you can watch completely for free right now. Power Rangers might currently be dormant as fans await to see what ...
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POWER RANGERS Writer Says It Was A "Mistake" To Cast Black And Asian Actors As Black Ranger And Yellow Ranger

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers debuted on Fox Kids in August 1993 and became an immediate hit. Even now, it's still one of the most beloved eras of the long-running franchise. However, given when it ...
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“Power Rangers” Writer Admits Casting Black and Asian Actors as Black Ranger and Yellow Ranger Was ‘Such a Mistake’

Though fans might happily remember watching the '90s favorite Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, things were more complicated behind the scenes. The April 7 episode of Investigation Discovery's new ...
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'Power Rangers' writer calls casting Black, Asian actors as Black and Yellow Rangers a 'mistake'

Decades after casting decisions for the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" sparked outrage, head writer Tony Oliver has some regrets. The show, which premiered in 1993 and spawned a pop culture phenomenon ...