African American representation in film

An article on diversity shows the little mermaid in dark relief against a colorful sunset

Diversity Advanced With Halle Bailey’s Casting as Ariel

Despite its abundance of princess movies, Disney has had very little representation up until recently. 'The Little Mermaid' will help to change this problem.…

October 6, 2022

In an article about Blaxploitation films, a screenshot from Shaft

The 1970s May Be Gone, but the Influence of Blaxploitation Films Remains

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

The controversial films were an example of Black empowerment, and their mark can still be seen in filmmaking today.…

October 1, 2020

A hand signaling the "live long and prosper" sign from Star Trek

How ‘Star Trek’ Still Tackles Racism Even 50 Years Later

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Far more than just a space show, the sci-fi franchise continues to explore complex moral topics from a wide variety of perspectives.…

July 24, 2020

In an article about white savior films, a screenshot from the movie Green Book

So You Want To Learn About Race? Avoid These ‘White Savior’ Films

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

When seeking out anti-racism resources, make sure to do your research on what kind of messages are being promoted in art and in the media.…

July 22, 2020