The Bold Type star Aisha Dee is speaking out about the lack of diversity behind the camera on the hit Freeform series.

Over the course of the last three seasons, fans of The Bold Type have gotten the opportunity to see Kat Edison fight for what’s right. Now, Aisha Dee is taking a cue from the beloved character she portrays on the hit Freeform series.

Dee took to Instagram on Wednesday (July 15) night to speak out about the diversity issue behind the scenes of the show.

“I’m ready to take a cue from my girl Kat,” wrote Dee in a lengthy post where she kicked things off by reflecting on her own experience growing up. “What would Kat do? She would take a stand and advocate for herself and all other marginalized voices to influence change.”

From there, Dee stressed that “the diversity we wee in front of the camera” on a show like The Bold Type “needs to be reflected in the diversity of the creative team behind the camera.”

“It took two seasons to get a single BIPOC in the writer’s room for The Bold Type. And even then, the responsibility to speak for the entire Black experience cannot and should not fall on one person,” wrote Dee while highlighting important storylines the series has tackled— including that of Kat’s love story with Adena.

Dee didn’t stop at the writer’s room. In addition, the actress also pointed out that over the course of the series’ 48 episodes, there has only been one Black woman director, who helmed a mere two episodes.

In addition, the actress also hit on another issue that many Black women have pointed out before: the fact that often, Black actors often have to do their own hair and makeup on set because there’s on one on hand who knows how to work with their skin tones and hair type.

“It took three seasons to get someone in the hair department who knew how to work with textured hair,” continued Aisha Dee. “This was impactful on so many levels, and I’m grateful for the women who showed me how to embrace and love my hair in a way I never had before. I want to make sure no one else ever has to walk onto a set and feel as though their hair is a burden. It is not.”

The actress also touched on a recent story arc in The Bold Type season 3 where Kat gets romantically involved with a privileged conservative woman, stating that the choice “felt confusing and out of character.”

“I’m critical because I care, because I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact of this show, and I believe in its potential to be better,” continued the star. “The Bold Type has done so much good, but it struggles to understand the intersections many of its characters live in.”

Finally, Dee leaves off her statement by letting fans know that she’s recently spoken with the writers and producers, in addition to some executives at Freeform and Universal TV to discuss these issues.

“I’m hopeful we will have the opportunity to tell more authentic stories by hiring, promoting, and listening to diverse voices across the entire production of The Bold Type and beyond,” said Aisha Dee. “This is an opportunity to walk the walk, to really practice the things The Bold Type teaches, by acknowledging mistakes and making commitments to be better in the future.

Read Aisha Dee’s full statement for yourselves below:

Since Dee took to Instagram to share her message in an effort to incite change, both of her costars on the series, Meghann Fahy and Katie Stevens (who play Sutton and Jane, respectively) have spoken out in support of the statement.

In addition, both Freeform and Universal Television have also been supportive of the actress’ decision to speak out.

In a statement released to Variety, the studios said: “We applaud Aisha for raising her hand and starting conversations around these important issues. We look forward to continuing that dialogue and enacting positive change. Our goal on ‘The Bold Type’ is and has always been to tell entertaining, authentic stories that are representative of the world that Kat, Jane and Sutton live in — we can only do that if we listen.”