Female Directors 2: the women who maintain the Big Voice
In the mid-late summer of 2023, something big happened. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” premiered, scooping us up into Barbie-land, and putting…
Ethnicity · Interviews · Race · Television
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 in various fields of the entertainment industry to reflect on this troubling juxtaposition of why the Latinx community is so vastly underrepresented.
What Is Asexuality?: A Guide to the Invisible Identity
What is asexuality? Of the LGBT+ identities, asexuality is one of the lesser-known and under-discussed sexual identities. Asexuality, sometimes referred…
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 changed that by incorporating increased empathy, authentic casting and diverse, humanizing storylines, one can’t help but wonder; what took so long for the community to receive the type of representation it deserves?
What are the Struggles of Women in the Music and Entertainment Industry?
The power of music and songwriting has the potential to inspire and empower their listeners. On the other hand, women…
How Country Music Has Forgotten Its Roots
Country music is a popular genre of music in the south. The genre has a long history that inspired many…
Diversity Through the Times: The Past 30 Years of Dramas
Over the past decades, the Academy Awards have recognized more films about the experiences about BIPOC, but are they really more diverse?