The racist backlash of "The Rings of Power" diverse casting follows a trend of excluding marginalized identities from fantastical realms.
Due to discriminatory design practices, "flesh-colored" and "nude-colored" products are coded to mean white, despite being universally marketed.
Black poetry in the U.S. has been a revolutionary space throughout history, acting as a reminder of American cruelty and strife.
Representation in media helps shape how marginalized groups are viewed by society and how they view themselves. While far from perfection, Encanto signals a positive shift in authentic storytelling in the media.
While necessary in a democracy, having diverse political representation fails to ensure that marginalized people or their needs will be addressed.
The 2020 Census grossly undercounted communities of color, which will have rippling effects on these communities for the decade that follows.
Upon the announcement of Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, discussions on who will be his successor highlight a need for more Supreme Court representation.
