representation

Typecasting South Asians on the Big Screen
Two characters stand silently next to each other in an elevator. A show still from the Mindy Project.

Typecasting South Asians on the Big Screen

Student and U.K. radio host Nila Varman writes about misrepresentation and the need for authentic South Asian characters in the media.

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Fighting for Visibility for Disabled Asian Americans
Three profile pictures of three Asian Americans in outdoor scenery. First, Megan Liang sitting outdoors at a restaurant with pizza in front of them; Jennifer Lee standing by a railing; Xuan Truing in a wheelchair in a green space.

Fighting for Visibility for Disabled Asian Americans

The AADI is creating a space for disabled Asian Americans to share their stories and be seen and heard in an ableist and anti-Asian society.

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2098 1020 Marielle Issa
Elves, Dragons, and the Pushback Against Representation in Fantasy
An elf in rags holds long dagger in hand by their ear.

Elves, Dragons, and the Pushback Against Representation in Fantasy

The racist backlash of “The Rings of Power” diverse casting follows a trend of excluding marginalized identities from fantastical realms.

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1352 844 Nicole Cardoza
The Value of Visual Representation in Politics
Two women standing behind a lectern at the White House Press Room.

The Value of Visual Representation in Politics

While necessary in a democracy, having diverse political representation fails to ensure that marginalized people or their needs will be addressed.

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2010 1272 Dominique Stewart
What Color is Nude?
A person puts a second adhesive bandage on someone's elbow.

What Color is Nude?

Due to discriminatory design practices, “flesh-colored” and “nude-colored” products are coded to mean white, despite being universally marketed.

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The Impact of Being Undercounted in the Census
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The Impact of Being Undercounted in the Census

The 2020 Census grossly undercounted communities of color, which will have rippling effects on these communities for the decade that follows.

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Black Poetry: An Unapologetic Look into American Cruelty
A mural of Maya Angelou with her quote, "you may write me down in history with your bitter twisted lies. You may trod me in the very dirt but still, like dust, I'll rise."

Black Poetry: An Unapologetic Look into American Cruelty

Black poetry in the U.S. has been a revolutionary space throughout history, acting as a reminder of American cruelty and strife.

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2400 2014 Nicole Cardoza
How A SCOTUS Retirement Could Pave the Way for Black Women
A brown wooden gavel on a white surface.

How A SCOTUS Retirement Could Pave the Way for Black Women

Upon the announcement of Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement, discussions on who will be his successor highlight a need for more Supreme Court representation.

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2400 1600 Nicole Cardoza
“Encanto” and the Intentionality in Crafting Authentic Narratives
"Encanto" film poster showcasing the entire animated cast.

“Encanto” and the Intentionality in Crafting Authentic Narratives

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.

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2178 1210 Nicole Cardoza
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