Category: Race

Race is a social construct used to group individuals, largely based on certain physical appearances and social factors. Some examples of race include white, Black or African American, Indian or Alaska Native as well as Asian and Pacific Islander.

How 4 Indigenous Stereotypes are Portrayed in American Films

Movies National Origin Race
Ever since the beginning of American history, Indigenous people have faced much oppression. Along with oppression, they have gone through a lot of racist, stereotypical…
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Is There Racism in Film Festivals?

Movies Race
After almost two years of a global pandemic, attendance at film festivals is beginning to go up away. One of the essential parts of the…
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How 5 Asian Stereotypes are Portrayed in American Films

Movies Race Television
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…
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4 Obstacles keeping Women and People of Color out of STEM

Education Race Sex
Why are Women and People of Color underrepresented in STEM fields? This list demonstrates some of the barriers to equity for science students.
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How the Media Views Protests

Government Race
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…
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Missing White Girl Syndrome: Why a Lack in Equal Media Coverage Should Bother You

Race
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…
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How Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty increased diversity in Fashion Industry

Age Appearance Ethnicity Fashion & Beauty Gender Expression Physical-Abilities Race
Rihanna’s lingerie line Savage X Fenty just released its third edition of their annual fashion show on September 24. This year’s edition happened in Los…
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How High is Diversity in the Heights, Anyways?

Ethnicity Movies Music Race Theater
In the Heights, a film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical was applauded by many in the film industry for casting a largely Latinx cast.…
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Black Enterprise Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit Report

Race
The world is moving fast everyday with new technological innovations and artistic breakthroughs always around the corner. With the ongoing global pandemic, the George Floyd…
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Is Face Surveillance Technology Racist?

Race Technology
In June 2020, IBM, Microsoft and Amazon stopped the sale of face recognition technology to police in the United States. Face surveillance technology became a…
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