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.

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?

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

Dungeons and Dragons is now more popular than ever, but does the game provide a safe space for all its players?

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The ‘Star Wars’ actor expected backlash for his support of Black Lives Matter, but what he found was just the opposite. Here are some parts that would suit him in the future.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

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

Vanessa Le, Chabot College

‘Love, Simon’ is the 21st century romcom the LGBTQ community needed and deserved.