Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

The new Netflix series discusses Kaepernick’s experiences with discrimination and the obstacles he had to overcome to achieve his dream.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

Those with nonwhite or non-Western names shouldn’t be reduced to an ‘Other.’

Audrey Martin, Boston University

She has been a staple of daytime television for nearly two decades, but that might be coming to an end after the publication of reports alleging her ‘be kind’ mantra is just an act.

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Though the annual awards ceremony seeks to celebrate television’s best, one look at the nominees suggests it’s really just glorified gatekeeping. Why should media consumers rely on an oppressive institution to deem what is and is not worthy of watching?

Anna Swenson, Butler University

The Hulu miniseries uses everyday scenes to take on an all too persistent problem in the fight for racial equality.

Maahfio Otchere, Villanova University

Microaggressions lead to macroaggressions.