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They're more opportunities for black actors in the US than the UK. Like most entertainment industries. The US is at epicentre so it would make sense for them to gravitate towards Hollywood. White actors do the same.,what the problem and will always be is that the people of colour aren't represented in TV and film as much as they should be plain and simple.
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As you say for representation to be effective characters shouldn't be stereotyped and should break traditional moulds. AFAIK there are many more opportunities for black actors in the US and subsequently a wider variety of roles. The US isn't a good benchmark it's just a lot better than here IMO. I believe black actors from the UK know this which is why so many head for the states. The series "They Gotta Have Us" touches on this and is well worth a watch.