Seems like whenever there's a minor role which is an authority figure (police chief, judge, doctor) they decide this is a good part to give to a black actor/actress.
I remember thinking that Black promotion in the media is so prevalent that it is almost as if they are told to do that.
One day I realized that it is written down. A contract for one of the major networks flat out told the new employee that his retention and promotion would be based on how well he facilitates affirmative action. I can’t remember the exact language and it was not the exact words, “affirmative action” but it was clear what they meant.