Media & Culture

Analyzing how race is shaped through media and pop culture.

How to Honor Pride Month Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks
A child holds a Progress Pride Flag while sitting on the shoulders of an adult during a parade.

How to Honor Pride Month Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks
Nicole Cardoza
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Traditional Pride Month celebrations call for inclusivity and remembrance. But this year, go a step further. Here’s how you can amplify your impact this year and next.

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LGBTQ+ Media & Culture
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“Ain’t I a Woman” and the Distortion of History
A sepia-vintage picture of Sojourner Truth sitting in a chair.

“Ain’t I a Woman” and the Distortion of History
Andrew Lee
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The anniversary of the “Ain’t I a Woman” speech and recent MLK Jr revelations are a reminder of why history must not only be preserved but corrected.

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History Media & Culture
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How the ‘PI’ in AAPI Became Silent
Barbie dolls of different races in hula attire.

How the ‘PI’ in AAPI Became Silent
Dominique Stewart
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Calls for more NHPI representation in media and government policies underscore the limitations of identity labels.

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Media & Culture
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Citi Bike Karen and the Danger of White Women’s Tears
A stone statue of a person with a tear running down their cheek.

Citi Bike Karen and the Danger of White Women’s Tears
Team ARD
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The recent “Citi Bike Karen” incident has reignited conversations on how white women have weaponized their emotions and status against communities of color.

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Media & Culture
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The Push to Censor Race and Racism in Children’s Books
A teen with glasses reads a book while sitting on the floor and surrounded by book shelves.

The Push to Censor Race and Racism in Children’s Books
Andrew Lee
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Amid recent bans, children’s book authors face pressure to censor race and racism in culturally and historically sensitive books.

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Education Media & Culture
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The Origins of “Nominally Indian” Restaurants
A close up of a samosa on a plate with lettuce and red onions.

The Origins of “Nominally Indian” Restaurants
Team ARD
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Different South Asian groups actually created the food that many diners reflexively associate with Indian cuisine.

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Aarohi Narain Media & Culture
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The Influence of White Supremacy on People of Color
Memorial cross markers surrounded by flowers, stuffed animals and red ribbon. One cross marker reads, "Hope, Love, Faith, Allen."

The Influence of White Supremacy on People of Color
Dominique Stewart
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The Texas Mall shooter’s ethnicity seemingly disqualifies him from being a far-right extremist, but white supremacy beliefs can exist even amongst people of color.

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Media & Culture
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The Limits of Therapy-Speak When Advocating Mental Health
Man in black sweater sitting on chair stares at person walking away.

The Limits of Therapy-Speak When Advocating Mental Health
Andrew Lee
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Therapy-speak is about using specific phrases from professional-class work environments or therapy as trump cards in everyday interactions.

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Health Media & Culture
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How the Writers’ Strike Influences Hollywood Representation
A group of people protesting at Netflix NYC headquarters during the WGA writers' strike.

How the Writers’ Strike Influences Hollywood Representation
Nicole Cardoza
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This is the first Hollywood strike in 15 years, and insiders believe this stalemate could last months and have major rippling effects in the industry.

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Media & Culture
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How “In God We Trust” Became More Than a Motto
A close up of the back of a $10 bill with the inscription of "in God we trust."

How “In God We Trust” Became More Than a Motto
Andrew Lee
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“In God We Trust” is a key example of U.S. civil religion: an ideology that has often cloaked abuses of power in the trappings of religious faith.

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History Media & Culture Money
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