Tag: diversity
The Alarming Disparity Between Film Critics and Their Consumers
For generations, the critics on board the major film festivals have looked exactly like most of those who make the films: male and white. It…
Bad Miracles: Jordan Peele’s Nope and the Duality of Spectacle
Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022) is a film that is fundamentally concerned with how spectacle erases cultural agency. It takes Peele’s previous concerns with black identity,…
Diversity in Film Festivals: 35% POC and 8% Women
Film festivals are an instrumental aspect of our society that influence and shape the culture we practice. Thus, these festivals need to be inclusive and…
Baseball Umpires: A Need to Bring More Minority Representation
Baseball umpires are an essential part of the sport due to their ability to make decisions on difficult plays and enforce the game’s rules. MLB…
Asians in Baseball: The Difficult Journey to Enter the Majors
Asian Americans and Asian international players are highly underrepresented in Major League Baseball (MLB). This article explores the lack of representation and what the MLB…
Why Are People of Color So Scarce in Pro Cycling?
On May 17, Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay won stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia, becoming the first Black African to win a stage at a…
African Americans in Baseball: Bases Empty
Major League Baseball (MLB), America’s oldest professional sports league founded in the 1870s, marked history when drafting its first African American player in 1947. MLB…
How Does Atlanta Handle the White Savior Trope Using Surrealism?
Atlanta has returned with a third season from its almost four-year hiatus. It sticks to its formula of simultaneously being a comedy and a social…
The Whitewashing of Ballet: More Than a Taffeta Tutu
Ballet: an elegant style of dance that emphasizes the beauty of lines and effortlessness. The most gifted ballet dancer will make you think you too…
How Has The Fresh Prince Story Been Updated For The Contemporary Audience?
The Fresh Prince was a show that was important to millennials and families across the country. Its subject matter penetrates the monotony of cable television.…