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What Trans Representation Looks Like in Colombian Media: A Personal Perspective

In a previous article, we looked at the history of trans representation in United States media, where visibility was just 5% in 2023-2024. But what…
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Digital Colorism: How Good AI Leads to Better Representation

Have you ever used AI to complete a project? You may want the perfect apple pie recipe from Chat GPT or need clarity to solve…
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How Your Favorite Netflix Series Was Translated Into English | Interview with Thomas Grathwol

What was the last Netflix series you watched? Was it in a foreign language? A recent study by Ampere Analysis found that more people are…
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Why Inclusive Design Makes Better Digital Products for Everyone

Imagine opening a social media app but the font is too small to read, your name doesn’t fit in a form field, and your gender…
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How Knitting and Crocheting Are Empowering Trans and Non-binary People

Have you ever looked down at the interlocked loops of your sweater, and thought about the generations of strong, skillful women behind knitting? Or held…
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What Do Ghostly Folk Myths Tell Us About Gender and Fear?

Have you ever seen a ghost? A 2022 poll found that at least two-thirds of Americans claim they have. This curiosity about the supernatural is…
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Why Documenting Stories Matters: David Saechao’s Lasting Impact

David Saechao’s journey as a writer began with a realization: finding information about the history, traditions, and language of his own people was surprisingly difficult.…
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How Community Centers Preserve Cultural Heritage: Inside Seattle’s Eritrean Hall

People gather at community centers to participate in recreational activities, connect with others, and learn new skills. With an estimated 3,302 community centers across the…
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Diversity Recruitment for Job Applicants

What is diversity recruiting?  Brendan McConnell, an educator on diversity recruiting, describes it as a process of hiring candidates that are free of biases based…
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Pros and Cons of Translated Literature

Many classic literature books taught in schools today are translations into the Modern English language. These books teach students moral lessons and history. However, we…
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