I'm not saying everyone needs one. I happen to be a minority similar to you and I grew up without seeking a role model that looked like me. As time has passed

I'm not saying everyone needs one. I happen to be a minority similar to you and I grew up without seeking a role model that looked like me. As time has passed and I've encountered more people from all walks of life, I have started to see that for some people, it is _really_ important to see someone "like them" in a role they never thought they could fill.