I started writing books and stories for myself, literally just for myself to read, mainly because I got tired of finding characters in other media un-relatable to me, even if that other media is really good and high quality. If you want diverse stories to be told, support artists that are telling those stories. Don’t go to the artists that aren’t.
Exactly. Or even better, write your own and put them out there. Digital distribution has made it much easier for smaller teams and even individuals to get their material in front of a wide audience.