From Apu to Devi: Indian Representation in American Media

Even as one of the largest diaspora groups in the U.S, Indian Americans have seen very little representation in mainstream American media—and historically, what representation…
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The Curse of POC Contestants on Competition Reality TV | An Interview with Big Brother alum Kaysar Ridha

Cheap entertainment or unshakeable weekly ritual? Whatever your opinion on it, the role  of competition-based reality TV as a microcosm of society, casted so audiences…
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What Trans Representation Looks Like in Colombian Media: A Personal Perspective

In a previous article, we looked at the history of trans representation in United States media, where visibility was just 5% in 2023-2024. But what…
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How Your Favorite Netflix Series Was Translated Into English | Interview with Thomas Grathwol

What was the last Netflix series you watched? Was it in a foreign language? A recent study by Ampere Analysis found that more people are…
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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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Representation of Plus-Sized Women in Hollywood (Or lack Thereof)

Since the beginning of Hollywood, plus-sized women were rarely represented in films or TV. When plus-size women were seen in Hollywood, they were always shown…
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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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A Look at the History of Trans Representation in Media with Zoey Luna

Early portrayals of trans characters that I can remember were generally based on stereotypes and pathologization, and while the last decade or so has since…
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Why are a Majority of Latinx-centered Shows Getting Canceled? 

So you’ve started watching a show you really like but then you realize it has been canceled and there’s only one to two seasons. But…
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