Uber’s diversity report shows little to no diversity at all
Add ‘lack of representation’ to the company’s growing list of problems.
On Mar 29, 2017 by Samantha Grasso
The CW rewrote Jughead’s sexuality for ‘Riverdale,’ against the actor’s wishes
In the comics, Archie’s best friend Jughead is asexual. In the new ‘Riverdale’ TV show, he’s a ‘heartthrob.’
On Jan 16, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Diego Luna shares a heartwarming fan story about his accent in ‘Rogue One’
This story is the perfect illustration of why representation matters.
On Jan 4, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Web-based medical research still misses minorities, low-income people, study finds
Low-income, poorly educated, and people of color are critically underrepresented in medical research that could benefit them.
On Jul 29, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Prince William is the latest straight white man to appear on a gay magazine cover
While most are thrilled the future king is advocating for the LGBT community, others see his cover as status quo.
On Jun 15, 2016 by Alexandra Samuels
A major death on ‘The 100’ sparks massive backlash from queer fans
The ‘dead lesbian’ trope refuses to die.
On Mar 8, 2016 by Aja Romano
Idris Elba’s rumored link to ‘Dark Tower’ movie sparks racial backlash
Is this a story where the character’s original ethnicity matters?
On Dec 10, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski
Something is terribly wrong with this Chinese poster for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
It took fans to point it out.
On Dec 3, 2015 by Aja Romano
‘Steven Universe’ fandom is melting down after bullied fanartist attempts suicide
Controversy surrounding a ‘Steven Universe’ fanartist has spread to the creative team that supported her.
On Oct 27, 2015 by Aja Romano
Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg brings a strong new voice to comics
The outspoken teen is determined to do more than just talk about issues of race in the media.
On Sep 2, 2015 by Aja Romano
‘Hannibal’ is subverting everything we know about male relationships
Bryan Fuller’s serial killer fever dream has evolved a male friendship unlike anything else on television.
On Aug 27, 2015 by Aja Romano
How this Harry Potter fan’s trans coming-out video inspired Eddie Redmayne
The Oscar-winning actor who will star in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ has his eye on the HP fan community.
On Aug 12, 2015 by Aja Romano
At Comic-Con, the struggle for queer representation in media gets real
As cries for diversity echo across popular media, the challenges of representation grow.
On Jul 11, 2015 by Aja Romano
DC Comics steps up its diversity efforts with ‘DC You’ lineup
DC kicked off Comic-Con by emphasizing full-scale diversity .
On Jul 9, 2015 by Aja Romano
Starz picks up Bryan Fuller’s ‘American Gods’ series
And no, Tom Hardy will not be playing the lead.
On Jun 16, 2015 by Aja Romano
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