The NY Times wrote about the Diversify.Photo website/database which I just happily found out that I am included in. It's a great piece that gives some insight into how preconceived notions don't always allow us to see one's true capabilities.
You can read the article here: https://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2017/09/13/diversity-in-photojournalism-talk-is-cheap/?mcubz=1