i agree that it's dangerous (and irresponsible) to apply modern morals to history, but read the first three words of the article. why? i'm definitely not one of those overboard pc people, but does it really matter that the suit was filed by 'two black women'? all it does is to serve as a dividing agent.
...wouldn't have much legal standing at all to initiate a suit. so, it was important to the story. in my opinion, anyway.
If It Makes You Happy
Frankly, I don't know why anybody listens to actors about anything other than acting. Since when does the ability to fake emotions on cue like a sociopath make one an expert on anything?