What you need to know:
• HBO’s "House of the Dragon" is receiving both praise and criticism for its diverse cast.
• Some viewers are upset the "Game of Thrones" spin-off casted Black actors to play characters who were once described as "pale" in the source material.
• Similar controversy has arisen surrounding Black characters in the Amazon's "Lord of the Rings" prequel or Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid."
• Diehard fans have been quick to come to the defense of these characters and these stories, and to identify what this backlash seems to be at its core: racism.
In the latest episode of Beyond Black History Month, we speak with actor Steve Toussaint. Since his debut as Corlys Velaryon in HBO's "House of the Dragons," he's been a victim of racist backlash. Listen as we sit down and discuss his career and how he's learned to combat his enemies both on and offscreen.