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Ethnicity

Ethnicity is different from race, as it groups individuals based on shared culture, learned behaviors and other regional similarities beyond physical appearance. Ethnicity is associated with cultural experiences, history, upbringing, nationality, language, customs, geographical background and more. Common examples of ethnicity include Hispanic or Latine, Irish, Jewish or Cambodian.

Gods of Egypt (2016) film represents diverse opportunities in media with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Horus.
Ethnicity · Interviews · Movies · National Origin · Race

“I Only Live Once”: A Filmmaker’s Odyssey to Diverse Opportunities in Media

ByGrace Tran May 6, 2025May 2, 2025 Updated onMay 2, 2025

Filmmaker Waheed Naddafi can trace back his origin story to a Dubai movie theater. Having snuck into the mature audience…

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From Apu to Devi: Indian Representation in American Media

ByGrace Tran February 13, 2025February 23, 2025 Updated onFebruary 23, 2025

Even as one of the largest diaspora groups in the U.S, Indian Americans have seen very little representation in mainstream…

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What Do Ghostly Folk Myths Tell Us About Gender and Fear?

ByValeria Pájaro October 30, 2024April 6, 2025 Updated onApril 6, 2025

Have you ever seen a ghost? A 2022 poll found that at least two-thirds of Americans claim they have. This…

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Why Documenting Stories Matters: David Saechao’s Lasting Impact

ByValeria Pájaro October 10, 2024April 6, 2025 Updated onApril 6, 2025

David Saechao’s journey as a writer began with a realization: finding information about the history, traditions, and language of his…

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Ethnicity · Interviews · National Origin

How Community Centers Preserve Cultural Heritage: Inside Seattle’s Eritrean Hall

ByValeria Pájaro September 12, 2024February 2, 2025 Updated onFebruary 2, 2025

People gather at community centers to participate in recreational activities, connect with others, and learn new skills. With an estimated…

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Diversity Recruitment for Job Applicants

ByHannah Le July 23, 2024December 11, 2024 Updated onDecember 11, 2024

What is diversity recruiting?  Brendan McConnell, an educator on diversity recruiting, describes it as a process of hiring candidates that…

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Hollywood Diversity Acting Report

ByHannah Le July 3, 2024December 11, 2024 Updated onDecember 11, 2024

Hollywood diversity has come a long way, and many social movements such as Black Lives Matter, and Stop Asian Hate…

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Cultural Appropriation and Cultural Appreciation
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How to Navigate the Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation

ByMaria Proctor May 31, 2024June 12, 2024 Updated onJune 12, 2024

The rise of the internet has made it easier than ever for us to learn, share, and celebrate our cultural…

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The Urban Legends of Hawaii

BySierra Shwani May 30, 2024June 7, 2024 Updated onJune 7, 2024

Hawaii takes pride in its culture and representation of its people. Hawaii has a diverse population, many of whom are…

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Asian American Impact on Pop Culture

ByHannah Le May 3, 2024June 7, 2024 Updated onJune 7, 2024

Did you know that 22 million Asian Americans in the United States trace back to their roots in the East,…

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