Posts Tagged ‘Representation’
‘Chicago’ star Angelica Ross’ history-making role kicks the door wide open for inclusion
Broadway star Angelica Ross has paved the way for other trans actors to take the stage after she played the lead role in Chicago.
Read MoreBlack queer Milwaukeeans on Netflix’s Jeffrey Dahmer series: ‘How dare you?’
Milwaukee’s Black gay residents who remember the terror inflicted on their community in the 1980s have choice words about the new Dahmer series.
Read MoreHalle Bailey says seeing a Black version of Ariel would have ‘changed my whole outlook on life’
The star of Disney’s upcoming The Little Mermaid remake, Halle Bailey, talks about how important it is to see yourself represented on screen.
Read MoreWhy Black characters in ‘Rings of Power’ and ‘Little Mermaid’ make fantasy better
By Eric Deggans, NPR My first reaction when I saw the email was exasperation: This is not a debate we should still be having in 2022. The note popped up from a listener a few days after my review of Amazon Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power was broadcast on NPR. “I was embarrassed for…
Read MoreBlack women winning at the 2022 Emmys is more than just a monumental moment in Hollywood
The Emmys show that Black women are finally getting the recognition they deserve, which will hopefully encourage more support in the future.
Read MoreRedefining What Nerd Culture Looks Like
Nerd culture hasn’t traditionally been invited for people of color, but one Black cosplay group has proved they belong there, too.
Read MoreOriginal ‘Lord of the Rings’ cast joins Amazon in pushing back against ‘Rings of Power’ racist criticism
After Amazon debuted a new Lord of the Ring series, some criticized the decision to cast people of color as Tolkien characters.
Read MoreDelta Air Lines releases new stock images of Black and brown people to promote diversity in travel
Delta Air Lines is working to promote representation in the travel industry with a new photo marketing campaign in partnership with Adobe.
Read MoreBarbie honors first female self-made millionaire, Madam C.J. Walker, with new doll
C.J. Walker started a haircare line for Black women, becoming the first self-made woman millionaire. Mattel now honors her with a Barbie.
Read More‘A League of Their Own’ remake shows what it’s like to be Black and trans in the 1940s
Amazon’s take on the first women’s baseball league highlights the struggles of Black and trans athletes that were overlooked previously.
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