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This Texas Congressional Candidate Feels the Weight of Being a “First”

“People are constantly questioning where I’m coming from.”

"The Nod" Understands Blackness Is Not a Monolith

"The Nod" co-host Brittany Luse talks about the legacy of Black talk show hosts.

Fat Girls on Screen Deserve a Reckoning

The body-positivity movement didn't end the normalization of fat-shaming.

What HBCU Students Think About Kamala Harris as VP

It’s complicated.

John Boyega Wants Disney to Give Black Characters More Nuance

"I’m in an industry that wasn’t even ready for me."

One Woman’s Path From Radical Student Activist to Politician

‘She Represents’ tells the story of women like Chile’s Camila Vallejo Dowling.

Auli'i Cravalho on Mental Health, Quarantine Snacks, and Diversity in Hollywood

The actor spoke to us about her upcoming Netflix film and life after “Moana”. 

These Young Activists Are Changing the Face of Feminism

Happy Women’s Equality Day!

We No Longer Need Coming-of-Age Movies About Straight White Men

This is about a culture that relegates art by and about queer people of color to the margins.

Sujata Day's "Definition Please" Interrogates the Model Minority Myth

The actor and director made a film inspired by her Indian-American upbringing.

“The Owl House” Made Disney Channel History With a Bisexual Lead Character

The series creator was determined to feature LGBTQ+ characters.

Kamala Harris as VP Challenges Our Notion of Representation

Identity politics is more than just descriptive representation.

In “I May Destroy You,” I Saw My Ghanaian Identity

In episode 10 of "I May Destroy You," Arabella goes home.

I Was a Security Guard at the Hospital Where I’m Now a Med Student

"The mistrust in our community around medicine is, to some degree, justified."

Netflix's Black Sitcom Arrivals Was a Strong Black Lead Initiative

How the shows were chosen, streaming dates, and why Netflix chose to bring back seven beloved shows.

“The Kissing Booth 2” Shows Another Lazy Attempt at Diversity

"This is a film that is completely obsessed with the lives of white, heterosexual people."

13 Best Naya Rivera Songs as Santana on "Glee"

“Through her role on Glee, Naya changed and saved countless lives.”

Depop Announces Commitment to Black and POC Vendors

“Diversity hasn’t been represented fully on our platform and we’re changing that.”

The Final Season of "13 Reasons Why" Was a Win For Bisexual Representation

“It made me feel valid and noticed.”

The Real Reason the #DontRushChallenge Was Created

A 20-year-old college student was just trying to kill time in her dorm room.