representation
Why We Need to Stop Calling “Wonder” an “Inspiring Tear-Jerker”
“The existence of someone should not be considered ‘inspirational,’ just because they’re different.”
By Ariel Henley
The Academy Is Finally Inviting More Women and People of Color — but It Took Way Too Long
Representation matters.
By Ella Cerón
People Are SLAMMING Jackie Chan's New Movie Over Its Representation Problem
"You can't mix-and-match people's ethnicities."
By John Paul Brammer
Watch Actors SHUT DOWN the Idea that It's OK For Cisgender Actors to Play Trans Roles
"When cis people play trans parts, they’re focused on playing trans."
By De Elizabeth
Riverdale’s Ashleigh Murray Just CALLED OUT Instagram Users for Mixing Up Black Women
"that is YARA. SHAHIDI."
By John Paul Brammer
Why Pitch Perfect's Elizabeth Banks Is Getting DRAGGED on Social Media Right Now
It's not good.
By De Elizabeth
I'm Trans and I'm Tired of Hollywood Hiring Cisgender Actors to Tell Our Stories
The movie "3 Generations" missed the mark, but other productions are doing it right.
By Sage Grace Dolan-Sandrino
What Pretty Little Liars Taught Me About Powerful Female Friendships
"At its core, PLL is about the strength of women – both individually and together."
By De Elizabeth
How Mainstream Pop Culture Has Failed LGBTQ Women
Where is the representation we need?
By Sarah Beauchamp
8 Asian American Pacific Islander Creatives on the State of Representation
"I think our scattered representation is far from perfect, but it’s sweet and aching and somehow defiant progress."
By Lilian Min
Gender Equality Behind the Camera Is Happening – But Not in Mainstream Hollywood
Indie films are leading the way.
By De Elizabeth
This Artist Painted God as a Black Woman – And it's Gone Viral
"I want my daughter to grow up proud of her curls and coils, her brown skin."
By De Elizabeth
This Iranian Actress Just Pointed Out a MAJOR Problem in Beauty
Medalion Rahimi isn’t holding back.
By Fawnia Soo Hoo
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10 Female TV Couples Who Prove that Love Is Love
They're redefining the way representation is portrayed on screen.
By De Elizabeth
Here's What the Creator and Stars of 'Dear White People' Have to Say About All That Backlash
Dear white people, get ready.
By Ella Cerón
This Teacher’s Music Video About #BlackGirlMagic Is Giving Us SO Much Life
Inclusivity wins
By Janell M. Hickman
Ghost in the Shell Completely Flopped at the Box Office
Audiences did not want to see the movie get whitewashed.
By De Elizabeth
The Early Reviews for Ghost in the Shell Are NOT Good
People are still really mad about the film's whitewashing.
By De Elizabeth
How Demi Grace Became the FIRST Model to Wear Locs in a Pantene Campaign
Plus, exactly how she styles her hair.
By Sarah Wu and Emily Gaynor
