Category: Diversity Types
How 5 Asian Stereotypes are Portrayed in American Films
Asians in American films have gone through many racist stereotypes and misrepresentations throughout history. In this day and age, positive representation is what people generally…
How The 1980’s Pushed Women Out of Computer Science
Computer Science wasn't always a "guy thing." Talented women showed promise in the emerging field of tech, but the 1980's set them back.
4 Obstacles keeping Women and People of Color out of STEM
Why are Women and People of Color underrepresented in STEM fields? This list demonstrates some of the barriers to equity for science students.
How Hollywood Sees Women Aging
The red carpets, magazine covers, the constant camera flashes… It is well known that Hollywood praises one thing at all times: beauty. Not only does…
US Women’s National Soccer Team: How The Fight for Equal Pay Continues
In July 2019, the US Women’s soccer team (USWNT) won the World Cup against the Netherlands. The team cemented their names in the history books…
Disparity in Professional Sports: The Fight for Equal Pay in Tennis
In 2018, Serena Williams faced rising tennis star Naomi Osaka at the US Open in the women’s singles final. According to Signal Al, this match had 1.04…
How the Media Views Protests
The first amendment in the American Bill of Rights, arguably the most debated, regards the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition. Many people have…
A New Normal: Women Coaches in the NBA
According to the NBA, there have been only 15 women assistant coaches since the NBA was created in 1946. It took many years after the…
Missing White Girl Syndrome: Why a Lack in Equal Media Coverage Should Bother You
When we turn on the news, there are cases of missing persons every day. This is not new. Sadly, people go missing every day and…
Diversity in the NBA: Women Coaches are Making History
The National Basketball Association, known as the NBA, is incredibly popular in the United States and worldwide. A Gallup poll from 2017 found that 11% of pollsters…