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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
While the series contains some blindspots regarding race, on the whole, the show skillfully depicts pervasive issues in our society.
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.
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?
The classical literature aesthetic is far too Eurocentric and lacks diversity. So how can we change that?
The YouTube channel connected people across the globe through narratives that promoted positive representation.
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
The five-part series shifts the spotlight to autistic individuals, ultimately subverting exclusionary notions of mainstream media. Does it succeed?
The group is dedicated to getting the theatrical works of female, trans and nonbinary playwrights onto the Broadway stage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
The announcement has many excited, but still courts some controversy.
This artier newcomer is stepping into the film industry’s spotlight and edging out previous stalwarts like Miramax.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students argue that the programs essentially act as affirmative action for the wealthy.
Organizing the show was just the beginning of Mercell Enayat’s mission to promote diversity on campus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The unexpected casting of racially diverse actors in ‘Hamilton’ is a critical component to its consistent success.