Renowned actress Ruthie Ann Miles is praised for her diverse roles on television and Broadway. Throughout her career, she has pushed for diversity in the entertainment sector. Her experiences and observations regarding how various racial backgrounds are portrayed in stories are reflected in the quote you cited.

Envision an expansive garden brimming with innumerable flowers of diverse hues, each one distinct and exquisite in its own right. The diverse talent pool of the world is symbolized by this garden. Sometimes, though, it seems as though only one flower of each color is chosen to symbolize the full range of beauty and diversity when we observe how these talents are portrayed on stages or screens.

Miles is drawing attention to a prevalent problem in which shows frequently feature only one character who embodies a minority group, regardless of that group's race, ethnicity, gender, or any other distinguishing trait. Although this one inclusion may give the appearance of diversity, it doesn't accurately represent the wide range of viewpoints and experiences found in the real world. It's similar to putting all of your variously colored marbles in different jars rather than combining them in one large container.

Her quotation highlights the value of meaningful representation and exhorts authors to tell tales that authentically embrace and showcase the breadth of human experience. By doing this, we can better represent the diversity of our society and foster intercultural and intercultural understanding.