Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ Gets It Right in Season 2
Romance and family drama continue in the historical drama's second season, but the real win is the diversity shown on-screen.…
‘Euphoria’ Is Praised for Its Diversity, but Still Lacks Asian Characters
Although the show ostensibly takes place in southern California, home to a large AAPI population, the series features no Asians on screen. Why?…
Be Inclusive Like Bungie: Promoting Inclusivity in the Video Game Industry
As issues like misogyny and discrimination continue to inflict damage on the gaming community, this game developer is working to combat the toxicity.…
‘Karma’s World’ Is a Must-See for Young Black Girls
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.…
Diversity and Inclusion Remain a Blindspot for Award Shows Even Today
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.…
Despite Some Imperfections, the Themes of ‘Shameless’ Remain Timeless
While the series contains some blindspots regarding race, on the whole, the show skillfully depicts pervasive issues in our society.…
Lin-Manuel Miranda Rejoices About the Return of Broadway
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.…
Dark Academia Has a ‘White’ Problem
The classical literature aesthetic is far too Eurocentric and lacks diversity. So how can we change that?…
Great Big Story Brings 5 Years of Powerful Storytelling To a Close
The YouTube channel connected people across the globe through narratives that promoted positive representation.…
‘The Wilds’ Reminds Us of the Hardships of Being a Teenager, but With a Disturbing Twist
Have you been missing 'Lost' lately? 'The Wilds' may have fooled you into believing they were similar, but are they really?…
Black BookTubers Need More Visibility on YouTube
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?…
Hulu’s ‘High Fidelity’ Is a Show That Deserved Better
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?…
Representation for People Of Color in Hollywood May Be Getting Better
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.…
Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Challenges Normalcies of Reality Television
The five-part series shifts the spotlight to autistic individuals, ultimately subverting exclusionary notions of mainstream media. Does it succeed?…
Learn How the Kilroys Are Bringing More Diversity to Theater
The group is dedicated to getting the theatrical works of female, trans and nonbinary playwrights onto the Broadway stage.…
Women Who Wear Hijab Want Representation, Not Tokenism
Muslim women are seeing themselves depicted in industries like fashion and television, but there is still work to be done toward valuable inclusion.…
‘Anne with an E’ Fans Campaign for a Season 4, but Is It a Good Idea?
After the show’s cancellation, fans have been demanding a fourth season, but its creators say it isn’t feasible.…
OwnVoices Reviewers on Goodreads Call For Authenticity in Minority Representation
People who share protagonists' identities shouldn't only author books. Their feedback can vastly improve how books represent marginalized groups.…
Vanity Fair Features First Cover Shot by a Black Photographer
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.…
Accountability Is a Good Start: Diversity as a Permanent Part of Business
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.…
Making Your Writing Inclusive, Even If It’s Outside Your Own Experiences
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.…
8 International Artists Raising the R&B Genre to New Heights
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?…
Tips for Attending a PWI as a Black Student
Being black at a predominantly white university is hard, but remember you’re not alone.…
Tyler Perry Desperately Needs an Actual Writers Room
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.…
‘Let’s Talk About Love’ Explores Intersection of Blackness and Asexuality
We stan the biromantic, asexual woman of color protagonist in Claire Kann's new novel.…
The Coachella Lineup Has Arrived
The announcement has many excited, but still courts some controversy.…
A24 and the Transition From Hollywood Big-Budgets to Arthouse Masterpieces
This artier newcomer is stepping into the film industry's spotlight and edging out previous stalwarts like Miramax.…
Victoria’s Secret Is Out and the Fantasy Is Finally Over
The cancellation of their annual fashion show indicates that the storied lingerie company is becoming a relic of the past.…
Why Are Hallmark Christmas Movies so Bad, yet so Popular?
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.…
Elman and Blacker Bring Plus-Sized Asian Women Into the Spotlight
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.…
