While I agree with the general sentiment, as an aspiring author, I get a bit nervous when things like this come up. I'd like to see more diversity in literature, but at times these discussions can lead to overemphasis on race in a story, overlooking plot and characterization.
As it happens, the protagonist in the novel I'm currently writing is Korean. I've spent over a year crafting her into a unique and interesting character, and if I manage to get published, I don't want her race to be the the first thing people mention when discussing it, even if it's in the form of praise. It would feel like a reduction of her character.