"My Ratings" is blacked out when using smart playlist!

Hi all,
For several years I used a smart playlist to load my shuffle based on certain rating criteria. Recently (since iTunes update?)when I attempt to set the parameters for a smart playlist, the boxes are filled in with black where I used to put in the "stars". ANy thoughts?

Brian,
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