A major problem with the "It's unseemly to focus on the causes of racial disparities" argument is that the media WILL focus on racial disparities. Endlessly. And we know they have an answer. Racism. 
You can't have it both ways. If focusing on racial disparities is unseemly, then the proposed cause should be irrelevant.
And if it's reasonable to point to racism, then it's also reasonable to point to groups differences in relevant traits.
And if it's reasonable to point to racism, then it's also reasonable to point to groups differences in relevant traits.
Ultimately people like Yglesias who want to preserve the taboo about race differences end up promoting a double standard. If the cause is racism, we can discuss it. If not, we should be quiet.
I have no idea if Hollywood is racist, though I doubt it. But if somebody proposes that Hollywood is racist, then we should be allowed to explore the topic while considering all potential hypotheses, including differences in IQ and self-control et cetera.
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