Ally Xu, Northeastern University

Romance and family drama continue in the historical drama’s second season, but the real win is the diversity shown on-screen.

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

Although the show ostensibly takes place in southern California, home to a large AAPI population, the series features no Asians on screen. Why?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

As issues like misogyny and discrimination continue to inflict damage on the gaming community, this game developer is working to combat the toxicity.

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

Produced by a team of mostly African American people, the Netflix series aims to teach children of color how to navigate uncomfortable situations and appreciate themselves.

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

The Golden Globes, Oscars and Emmys have recently faced criticism for a lack of representation in their voting committees as well as their nominee and winner selections.

Jael Davis, DePaul University

While the series contains some blindspots regarding race, on the whole, the show skillfully depicts pervasive issues in our society.

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, theater in New York City closed down. Now that it’s coming back, the ‘In the Heights’ creator has gone on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ to express his excitement.

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The classical literature aesthetic is far too Eurocentric and lacks diversity. So how can we change that?

Aimi Wen, Duke University

The YouTube channel connected people across the globe through narratives that promoted positive representation.

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

Have you been missing ‘Lost’ lately? ‘The Wilds’ may have fooled you into believing they were similar, but are they really?

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

What does it mean for Black content creators and the community they serve when they’re not given the same opportunities as their white counterparts?

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

The show was canceled after its first season. Right after, Hulu greenlit a controversial show about a student/teacher relationship. Is this a good look when the platform is lacking programs starring women of color?

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

Disney’s latest nonwhite casting choices for both Tinkerbell and ‘Little Mermaid’ could set an example for others in the film industry, which has long struggled with inclusivity.

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The five-part series shifts the spotlight to autistic individuals, ultimately subverting exclusionary notions of mainstream media. Does it succeed?

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

The group is dedicated to getting the theatrical works of female, trans and nonbinary playwrights onto the Broadway stage.

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Muslim women are seeing themselves depicted in industries like fashion and television, but there is still work to be done toward valuable inclusion.

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

After the show’s cancellation, fans have been demanding a fourth season, but its creators say it isn’t feasible.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

People who share protagonists’ identities shouldn’t only author books. Their feedback can vastly improve how books represent marginalized groups.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

Now more than ever, people are calling on brands to step up. The culture magazine took another step in the right direction by having Dario Calmese shoot their cover.

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Replacing the CEO with a Black executive isn’t enough to establish long-term inclusivity. There is still work to do in the name of transformative action.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

In attempts to combat the lack of diversity, writers from non-marginalized communities often miss the mark when writing about groups they don’t identify with.

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

Contemporary rhythm and blues has been one of the most prominent musical styles over the past few years — what are these global newcomers adding to the mix?

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Being black at a predominantly white university is hard, but remember you’re not alone.

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

He values quantity over quality and it’s getting old, really fast. If he had a diverse team of writers to help out, his career might have many good years ahead.

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

We stan the biromantic, asexual woman of color protagonist in Claire Kann’s new novel.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The announcement has many excited, but still courts some controversy.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

This artier newcomer is stepping into the film industry’s spotlight and edging out previous stalwarts like Miramax.

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The cancellation of their annual fashion show indicates that the storied lingerie company is becoming a relic of the past.

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The long-running greeting card company has been force-feeding us their festive, mistletoe-filled extravaganzas for far too long with minute advances in diversity.

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Body positivity is becoming more mainstream and more and more women of different shapes, colors and sizes are being represented in the media — but there is still more work to be done.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

And they’re all women.

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Professional hockey is known for being ultra-homogenous in terms of its player makeup, but the National Hockey League wants to change that.

Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College

With over 3,000 recognized emojis — including zombies, mermaids and vampires — how is it possible that the Afro community was entirely left out?

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The television industry is leagues ahead of its feature film counterpart, but not because it’s had to try hard.

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

From female-led action flicks to independent horror, is this the summer Hollywood finally takes a step in the right direction?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Hollywood’s always had a diversity problem, but are inclusion riders the solution?

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Nickelodeon wants to provide more diverse programming one show at a time.

Ana Greening, Texas State University

Knowing the mechanics of the art of speaking leads to far more than just a good grade.

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

People need more diverse backgrounds in superhero movies to represent their own identities on the big screen.

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Students argue that the programs essentially act as affirmative action for the wealthy.

Megan Bender, Citrus College

Organizing the show was just the beginning of Mercell Enayat’s mission to promote diversity on campus.

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

As you might imagine, the debate is about much more than language.

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

Rihanna’s new makeup line has sparked a change in how brands should approach diversity.

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

That’s right—a Cartoon Network show is setting the pace for intersectional representation.

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

Without viewers even noticing, the show seamlessly blended racial, religious and socioeconomic differences into the characters of P.S. 118.

Deshia Dunn, Central Michigan University

To encourage heterogeneity, an open invitation is not enough.

Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

The unexpected casting of racially diverse actors in ‘Hamilton’ is a critical component to its consistent success.