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Why is color consciousness important for transracial adoptees?

American family units are as diverse as ever. As the world becomes more understanding of different lifestyles, the definition of "family" continues to evolve.
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Anything Can Happen In The Woods: How Diverse is Broadway’s Into The Woods?

Stephen Sondheim’s musical Into The Woods has seen a revival on the St James Theatre stage recently. This modernization of the classic has taken Broadway…
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How Do Racism and Colonialism Affect the American Coffee Industry?

Coffee is a drink that many people enjoy. As harmless as enjoying a pick-me-up drink can be, coffee is not exempt from exploitation. Like many…
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From Never Have I Ever to Turning Red: The Relationship Between a Mother and a Daughter in Asian Media

The relationship between mother and daughter has been heavily prevalent in films and television series focusing on Asian families; here are some examples from the…
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The Cultural Backdrop In Hollywood’s Biggest Films

The Cultural Backdrop explains how some of Hollywood’s biggest films lend themselves to the “cultural background.” This article will be a dissection of the disparity…
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Broadway’s Movin’ On Up! Dissecting Diversity In Modern Casting

Live theatre has carried its legacy down the years. An element of what remains is its exclusivity. This exclusivity extends itself through various facets location,…
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How Highest-Grossing Films Fail to Tell Diverse Stories In the Twenty-First Century

The biggest movies of the twenty-first century have pushed for more inclusive storytelling and an ensemble of diverse characters. Unfortunately, they continue to remain white-centric…
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Film Festivals In America That Are Changing the Narrative 

Film festivals are a tool of social expression. They are a platform that allows filmmakers to tackle various issues through a creative medium. Here is…
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How Accessible is Hair Care for Curly vs. Straight Hair?

Straight hair is the default for hair care in the United States. As a result, hair types 3 and 4 – textured hair that is…
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How Issues of Transportation Impact Minority Groups Disproportionately

Public Transportation is available around the United States, namely in metropolitan areas. This article explores the unequal access to transportation for minority groups. The United…
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