representation

From ‘Saving Face’ To ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Lynn Chen Is Just Going For It

The actor, writer and director talks about building her creative career and the many turns it has taken over the past two decades.
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Sarah Silverman Calls Out 'Jewface' In Hollywood's Casting Of Women's Roles

"Representation matters," the comedian said, arguing that roles playing Jewish women rarely go to Jews.
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Here’s How Much Hollywood Erases And Stereotypes Latinx People On Screen

Released Wednesday, the first day of Latinx Heritage Month, a new Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study warns of “an epidemic of invisibility.”
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Asian American Characters On Screen Are More Likely To Be Laughed At Than Laughed With

A new study describes how major movies perpetuate harmful stereotypes about AAPI people and make them the punchline.
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Mj Rodriguez Makes History As First Trans Person Nominated For Lead Acting Emmy

The 30-year-old star was nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Blanca Evangelista on the FX series "Pose."
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All Hail Loki, The First Queer Lead Character In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

Tom Hiddleston's Loki was finally confirmed as bisexual in the Disney+ series, bringing the character closer to its comic book origins.
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Virginia Will Have A Woman Of Color As Lieutenant Governor

Hala Ayala, a Democrat, is due to face off against Winsome Sears, a Republican.
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First Black Woman Judge Appointed To Missouri Supreme Court

Judge Robin Ransom made history in being selected to serve on the state’s highest court.
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Meghan McCain Turns Identity Politics Rant Into Major Self-Own

“We’ve only had one Asian American host co-host this show. Does that mean one of us should be leaving because there’s not enough representation?" she asked.
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Netflix Has Raised The Bar For Representation, But Many Stories Are Still Untold

The streaming giant's original programming leads the industry in some areas of inclusion but falls short on many levels, a new study finds.
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