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#fashion
fromKqed
1 week ago
Fashion & style

Levi's Denim Gets a Fresh Look Thanks to a Latinx Designer | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
Fashion & style

Levi's Denim Gets a Fresh Look Thanks to a Latinx Designer | KQED

#diversity
Black Lives Matter
fromMadameNoire
1 month ago

The Times Square Statue Dares To Be An Ordinary Black Woman-And That's Exactly Why It's Under Attack [Op-Ed]

Grounded in the Stars challenges traditional representations of triumph through its depiction of a Black woman, but faced significant social backlash upon unveiling.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
1 month ago

When AI Erased My Disability

AI must embrace all aspects of identity, including disabilities, to reflect true diversity.
AI bias can lead to prejudiced outcomes when it ignores representation.
Personal experiences reveal the limitations of AI in accurately portraying individuals with disabilities.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
1 month ago

Golloria, Jackie Aina, & More Creators Who Are Breaking Boundaries In Beauty

The beauty industry is undergoing a transformation towards greater inclusivity, driven by influencers advocating for broader representation.
Representation in beauty has historically been limited, but changing consumer expectations are driving brands to be more inclusive.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Intergalactic Star Reveals The Advice Neil Druckmann Gave Her About Facing Online Hate

Tati Gabrielle faces backlash for her role in Naughty Dog's 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet', highlighting issues of misogyny and racism against actors of color.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Cynthia Nixon reveals what she 'hated' about 'Sex and the City'

Cynthia Nixon critiques aspects of 'Sex and the City' for being outdated, especially regarding race and LGBTQ+ representation.
Black Lives Matter
fromMadameNoire
1 month ago

The Times Square Statue Dares To Be An Ordinary Black Woman-And That's Exactly Why It's Under Attack [Op-Ed]

Grounded in the Stars challenges traditional representations of triumph through its depiction of a Black woman, but faced significant social backlash upon unveiling.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
1 month ago

When AI Erased My Disability

AI must embrace all aspects of identity, including disabilities, to reflect true diversity.
AI bias can lead to prejudiced outcomes when it ignores representation.
Personal experiences reveal the limitations of AI in accurately portraying individuals with disabilities.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
1 month ago

Golloria, Jackie Aina, & More Creators Who Are Breaking Boundaries In Beauty

The beauty industry is undergoing a transformation towards greater inclusivity, driven by influencers advocating for broader representation.
Representation in beauty has historically been limited, but changing consumer expectations are driving brands to be more inclusive.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Intergalactic Star Reveals The Advice Neil Druckmann Gave Her About Facing Online Hate

Tati Gabrielle faces backlash for her role in Naughty Dog's 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet', highlighting issues of misogyny and racism against actors of color.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Cynthia Nixon reveals what she 'hated' about 'Sex and the City'

Cynthia Nixon critiques aspects of 'Sex and the City' for being outdated, especially regarding race and LGBTQ+ representation.
#lgbtq-rights
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Pride Is Not Just a Party

Homophobia persists in liberal nations, impacting LGBTQ+ individuals' mental health.
LGBTQ+ students face alarming rates of suicidal thoughts, highlighting urgent need for support.
Diverse representation is key to improving LGBTQ+ community's well-being.
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Comedy Writer Harper Steele, Longtime Friend and Documentary Partner of Will Ferrell, Named SF Pride Grand Marshal

Harper Steele appointed Celebrity Grand Marshal of San Francisco Pride, symbolizing representation in media and the importance of celebrating trans experiences.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Gay Senate candidate Chris Pappas: The government shouldn't limit trans people's health care

Rep. Chris Pappas aims for New Hampshire's Senate seat, focusing on community representation rather than personal historic achievements.
NYC LGBT
fromsilive
1 month ago

This NYC teacher ensures that LGBTQ+ voices are heard through podcast, activism

Andrew Savage advocates for LGBTQ+ representation and activism, motivated by his own experiences growing up without strong role models.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Pride Is Not Just a Party

Homophobia persists in liberal nations, impacting LGBTQ+ individuals' mental health.
LGBTQ+ students face alarming rates of suicidal thoughts, highlighting urgent need for support.
Diverse representation is key to improving LGBTQ+ community's well-being.
SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Comedy Writer Harper Steele, Longtime Friend and Documentary Partner of Will Ferrell, Named SF Pride Grand Marshal

Harper Steele appointed Celebrity Grand Marshal of San Francisco Pride, symbolizing representation in media and the importance of celebrating trans experiences.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Gay Senate candidate Chris Pappas: The government shouldn't limit trans people's health care

Rep. Chris Pappas aims for New Hampshire's Senate seat, focusing on community representation rather than personal historic achievements.
NYC LGBT
fromsilive
1 month ago

This NYC teacher ensures that LGBTQ+ voices are heard through podcast, activism

Andrew Savage advocates for LGBTQ+ representation and activism, motivated by his own experiences growing up without strong role models.
#type-1-diabetes
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Women

Mattel's type 1 diabetes Barbie doll wears an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Here's her origin story

fromFast Company
1 week ago
Women

Mattel's type 1 diabetes Barbie doll wears an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Here's her origin story

fromPoynter
1 week ago

After leaving the military, NPR's public service mission gave us a new opportunity to serve - Poynter

"Devin served in the U.S. Coast Guard, spending a year in Bellingham, Washington, two and a half in Seattle and deployed to Puerto Rico to assist with Hurricane Maria recovery, while Jeff did two tours in Iraq, flying in medical helicopters, and then another three years in Germany."
US politics
#transgender-issues
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Neko Case Announces First Album in Seven Years, Shares New Song "Wreck"

Neko Case's upcoming album, Neon Grey Midnight Green, marks her first release in seven years, featuring a lead single titled "Wreck," and is set to drop on September 26.
Music
fromPolygon
1 week ago

How Netflix's Sandman series adapted two of the comics' most controversial characters

The second season of Netflix's The Sandman, launching July 3, faces the challenge of addressing Neil Gaiman's controversies while staying faithful to its source material.
Film
fromInverse
1 week ago

The Brilliant Way 'Ironheart' Overcame Its Tony Stark Problem

"Specifically with Black girls, young Black girls, I really want them to tune in. This is something very important for them... I wish I had something like this when I was younger."
Film
#community
Brooklyn
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

A cozy Brooklyn spot where 'tea is the only answer'

Brooklyn Tea fosters community and wellness while challenging representation disparities in the tea industry.
Brooklyn
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

A cozy Brooklyn spot where 'tea is the only answer'

Brooklyn Tea fosters community and wellness while challenging representation disparities in the tea industry.
#leadership
Social justice
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

A First, not a last: Brooklyn judge marks milestone in Asian American representation

Judge Rena Malik's election marks the beginning of increased Asian representation in Brooklyn's judiciary, emphasizing resilience and future leadership.
Social justice
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

A First, not a last: Brooklyn judge marks milestone in Asian American representation

Judge Rena Malik's election marks the beginning of increased Asian representation in Brooklyn's judiciary, emphasizing resilience and future leadership.
#basketball
fromDefector
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

How The Japanese-American Basketball Leagues Built Natalie Nakase | Defector

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

WNBA creates representation in NYC parks with Line Em Up initiative | amNewYork

fromDefector
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

How The Japanese-American Basketball Leagues Built Natalie Nakase | Defector

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

WNBA creates representation in NYC parks with Line Em Up initiative | amNewYork

fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Three buzzy movies in theaters this weekend: 'F1,' 'M3GAN 2.0' and 'Sorry, Baby'

The racing sequences in 'F1' are excitement-filled, possibly overshadowing its similarities to Pixar's 'Cars', while subtly weaving in social significance for representation.
Arts
#politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

AOC's district neglect: Letters to the Editor - May 14, 2025

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing criticism for prioritizing her national image over her responsibilities to her district.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

AOC's district neglect: Letters to the Editor - May 14, 2025

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing criticism for prioritizing her national image over her responsibilities to her district.
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

How Brokeback Mountain Holds UpAnd Doesn't20 Years Later

The film challenged stereotypes of masculinity and portrayed a raw, tender love, becoming iconic in LGBTQ+ cinema and prompting discussions on broader representation.
LGBT
#hollywood
Film
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Asian misrepresentation in American films

The match rate between actor ethnicity and roles played is higher than expected, especially for Asian characters.
Film
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Asian misrepresentation in American films

The match rate between actor ethnicity and roles played is higher than expected, especially for Asian characters.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Sandra Valls makes her Broadway debut in 'Real Women Have Curves'

"I feel so grateful," Valls says of her Broadway debut. "I'm so happy that I had faith in myself."
NYC LGBT
#theatre
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Introducing Fast Company's Queer Changemakers

As anti-trans legislation and rhetoric continue to escalate across the U.S.-from sweeping state-level bans on gender-affirming care to renewed efforts to bar trans people from public life, nonbinary elite runner Nikki Hiltz and ACLU's LGBTQ+ rights lawyer Chase Strangio find themselves at the intersection of justice and representation.
NYC LGBT
#comedy
#cultural-critique
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Root
2 months ago

Black Woman Who Claims She's the Times Square Statue Now Has a Puzzling Request

A 12-foot statue of a Black woman in Times Square sparks varied reactions, emphasizing both representation and differing opinions on its portrayal.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Root
2 months ago

Black Woman Who Claims She's the Times Square Statue Now Has a Puzzling Request

A 12-foot statue of a Black woman in Times Square sparks varied reactions, emphasizing both representation and differing opinions on its portrayal.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Coco Gauff proud to represent Americans that look like me' in French Open final triumph

Coco Gauff's French Open victory symbolizes hope for her supporters during challenging political times in the U.S.
#doctor-who
fromInverse
1 month ago
Washington Wizards

Ncuti Gatwa Made Me Excited to Start 'Doctor Who' - Until His Rushed Exit

fromInverse
1 month ago
Washington Wizards

Ncuti Gatwa Made Me Excited to Start 'Doctor Who' - Until His Rushed Exit

#art
Black Lives Matter
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Mario Moore's Beneath Our Feet Explores Legacy, Land, and Black Representation Through Art | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Mario Moore uses classical techniques to reshape representation in art, focusing on Black narratives and challenging historical norms.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

10-year-old Girl's Rendition of 'Defying Gravity' Is Blowing People's Minds

You can tell she studied Cynthia's version of 'Defying Gravity.' This is why Black representation is so important. Look at what it inspires.
Parenting
fromMedium
4 months ago

SF Oasis brings back 'Fresh Prince'- and yes, there's a Carlton dance

"It was important to me to not only introduce a new show that was deeply nostalgic for me, but a show that featured Black performers."
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Men need liberation too': do we need more male novelists?

What I've learned through the process of launching Conduit Books is that initiating a conversation about male representation in publishing has evoked a spectrum of responses, igniting debate.
Women
Major League Baseball
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: As MLB tries to increase Black players, St. John Bosco has positive news

Increased visibility of Black players in baseball is highlighted by St. John Bosco's success, with five Black starters in their championship run.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

There's something about Mary, Queen of Stops

The legacy I want to leave is leaving the game in a better place.
Women in technology
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Meet BIEN, the motion studio championing inclusion from the ground up

BIEN aims to reshape the creative industry through inclusive motion design, focusing on representation and accessibility.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Letitia Wright describes huge burden' of representation on black artists

Letitia Wright highlights the immense pressure on black filmmakers regarding representation while unveiling her short film about black youth.
Wright's directorial debut, inspired by real tragedies, approaches black youth narratives with depth and avoids stereotypes.
Social justice
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Without a blueprint: How two Haitian-American judges from Brooklyn built their own path

Judges Paul and Jean-Jacques forged their paths to the bench through early courtroom experiences that shaped their legal aspirations.
#film-industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago
Independent films

Neeraj Ghaywan Talks His Cannes Premiere 'Homebound' and the Notes He Got from Executive Producer Martin Scorsese

The selection of Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound' for Cannes showcases a strong narrative of friendship between marginalized communities.
fromIndieWire
2 months ago
Independent films

2025 Bentonville Film Festival to Open with Kate Beecroft's Sundance Hit 'East of Wall'

The 2025 Bentonville Film Festival emphasizes inclusion, showcasing 66% films by female or gender non-conforming filmmakers.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Neeraj Ghaywan Talks His Cannes Premiere 'Homebound' and the Notes He Got from Executive Producer Martin Scorsese

The selection of Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Homebound' for Cannes showcases a strong narrative of friendship between marginalized communities.
fromIndieWire
2 months ago
Independent films

2025 Bentonville Film Festival to Open with Kate Beecroft's Sundance Hit 'East of Wall'

Film
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why the Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Remake Has Sparked Controversy

Lilo & Stitch's live-action remake faces criticism over casting and character portrayal, yet Disney anticipates widespread success.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Review | 'Deaf President Now!' amplifies the birth of a rights movement

The achievement of having a deaf president at Gallaudet University reverberated beyond its historical context, marking the beginning of a revolution for representation in the deaf community.
SF LGBT
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

One woman's fight to remove barriers for aspiring doctors with disabilities

Taylor Carty, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, strives to become a doctor and advocate for increased representation of people with disabilities in medicine.
#public-art
NYC music
fromBET
2 months ago

12-Foot Bronze Statue of Black Woman Sparks Debate in Times Square

The installation of 'Grounded in the Stars' ignites discussions on representation, identity, and the evolving role of monuments in public spaces.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We have so many talented black British actors who had to leave in order to work': Sharon D Clarke on typecasting, industry tensions, and the truthfulness of Mr Loverman

Sharon D Clarke celebrates her Bafta nomination for Mr Loverman, emphasizing the importance of diverse storytelling in her career and society.
Graphic design
fromMedium
2 months ago

Whitewashing on Mexican banknotes?

Historical portrayals of figures like Sor Juana and Benito Juárez reveal biases in beauty standards that exclude Indigenous representation.
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