Mental Health Conversations in the Latinx Community
For the Latinx/Hispanic community, mental health and mental illness are often stigmatized, whether that be seeing it as a weakness…
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…
Ethnicity · Interviews · Race
Meet Smrithi Upadhyayula: An Informative Interview on Publishing
In a previous article I published on Balance Now, I analyzed the representation of Asian Americans in the U.S. publishing…
How Represented are Asian Americans in the U.S. Publishing Industry?
Recent monumental social events such as the Stop AAPI Hate movement and the latest Marvel blockbuster movie, Shang-Chi and the…
Ethnicity · Movies · National Origin · Race
Adoptees Don’t Need to be Saved, Even In Hollywood Films
There are hundreds of books and films with plots focused on adoption, but it is easy to neglect the importance of focusing on the adoptee rather than their family.
How do World Affairs Affect Adoption?
The top countries from which children are adopted have histories of economic, social, and political turmoil. According to the same study, China, Ukraine, and Ethiopia were among the top 10.
Character Contexts – Diversity in Casting Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Diverse casting in previously predominantly white ensembles creates an entirely different context for the characters. This article discusses its effects…
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.
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…
Movies · Race · Television
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…