Author: Angela Luna
Angela Luna is a UCLA graduate using this platform to engage in conversations regarding diversity and inclusion in a variety of industries.
Another Awards Show Issue: Unsettling Lack of Diversity at the Emmys
As the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards came to a close last Sunday, #EmmySoWhite erupted all over social media. The trending hashtag came after a discouraging…
The Problem with the Golden Globes: Which Major Groups Are Left Out?
As we continue to analyze award show diversity, we are taking a closer look at another prestigious award show: The Golden Globes. While the Academy…
How Inclusive are the Academy Awards?
The 2015 hashtag #OscarsSoWhite created a media firestorm over the overwhelmingly white and male nominations for the 2015 Academy Awards. The Academy Awards, most commonly…
A Critical Look at Media Cancellation: Are Diverse TV Shows in Danger?
The cancellation of well-loved television shows comes as no surprise every season. Big name streamers such as Netflix and HBO Max, as well as cable…
Does Diversity Exist in the Publishing Industry?
Books help shape our perception of society. The narratives they tell can be fantastical, otherworldly, as well as practical and relatable. While books can create…
How High is Diversity in the Heights, Anyways?
In the Heights, a film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical was applauded by many in the film industry for casting a largely Latinx cast.…