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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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Hollywood Diversity Acting Report

Hollywood diversity has come a long way, and many social movements such as Black Lives Matter, and Stop Asian Hate have brought awareness to ongoing…
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How to Navigate the Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation

The rise of the internet has made it easier than ever for us to learn, share, and celebrate our cultural diversity with one another! Social…
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Losing Affirmative Action, Who Does It Really Hurt?

What is Affirmative Action? The discussion of affirmative action has caused discourse throughout the educational system. Because of widespread racism, many people believe that affirmative…
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Obstacles to the Growth of Diversity in Superhero Comics

Previously, I discussed the history of diversity in superhero comics and how diversity has grown and currently looks in the genre today. However, while there…
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The Evolution and Growth of Diversity in Superhero Comics

When you think of superhero comics, what characters come to mind? Superman? Batman? Spiderman? Wolverine? White characters tend to come to mind first. However, while…
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Whitewashing in Media: How Whitewashing Negatively Affects People Of Color

When you look at the films and television shows you watch, do you see someone who you can relate to and whose experiences are similar…
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The Hinderance on Latinx Representation: Cogitating on a Decade Long Plateau in Media & Broadcasting

Producer, host, and correspondent for various media outlets, Naz Perez and I sat down to go over some stats from a report outlining Latinx representation…
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The Rise of On-Screen Primetime Representation for People of Color

The death of George Floyd relit the wick to an ever-burning flame for racial equality in the U.S. Many production companies and studios in Hollywood…
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From the Film Industry to the Independent Filmmaking Sphere

Expanding on a previous article I published, I am joined by Kayla Abuda Galang, a second-generation Filipino American filmmaker, to understand the Asian American experience…
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