As I make more and more posts for this blog I begin to wonder "why is it so easy for me to find articles for my topic?". Why is this an issue? Why do people have to demand or petition for a television show or a movie or magazine to feature actresses and actors and … Continue reading Create or it Will Not Be Created
A List of My Favorite Television Shows That Have A Diverse Cast
If you are like me, then you watch a lot of TV and you are constantly looking for something new to watch. Well look no further for I have complied a list of television shows that feauture a diverse cast. The shows in this list are some of my favorite television shows and some are … Continue reading A List of My Favorite Television Shows That Have A Diverse Cast
Media Diversity: Have We Come A Long Way or Do We Still Have A Ways to Go
The National Organization for Women's Duncan Stewart wrote an article about how the media "informs social identities" and why diversity in the media is important because of that. They like many others believe that the U.S has a long way to go when it comes to out media's diversity. Now this article was written in … Continue reading Media Diversity: Have We Come A Long Way or Do We Still Have A Ways to Go
DiversityInc and Diversity in the Media
Diversity Inc Staff, Michael Namm wrote an amazing article about diversity in the media and I suggest you give it a read. It doesn't just talk about women, but I still wanted to include it in my blog. There is talk about how having less diversity causes city communities to view sources and lack of … Continue reading DiversityInc and Diversity in the Media
Riley J. Dennis
Before, I posted about Riley's videos twice and I really suggest people watch more of her videos. Riley is a queer trans who speaks about politics and feminism often. All of her videos are short and to the point. I'm beginning to love all of them. Take a look at her channel trailer and tell … Continue reading Riley J. Dennis
theCW’s Riverdale’s Casting for Josie and Her Fellow Pussycats
[Photo Via @hayleaulaw on Instagram] Recently, A television show based off the Archie comics, called Riverdale has made it's way to the CW. I suggest watching. It can be cringy at sometimes but there is a little suspense to the show. My favorite characters are Josie and her fellow Pussycats. Can you say "hair goals"! Meow!! … Continue reading theCW’s Riverdale’s Casting for Josie and Her Fellow Pussycats
LGBT Representation on Television
Late 2014 Emily Orley wrote an article on LGBT representation on television and she spoke about television shows like Glee, Orange is the New Black and Faking It. Now the number of television shows with LGBT representation is rising. A few shows I can name off the stop of my head are: Shadowhunters, Riverdale, Teen Wolf, … Continue reading LGBT Representation on Television
Fifth Harmony For Galore Magazine
Recently, Fifth Harmony made their debut as a foursome with their Galore shoot titled "The Sisterhood of Sound". I think the girls look amazing in these photos and they are one of my favorites girl groups at the moment. In one of my earlier posts, I spoke about how Fifth Harmony was one of my … Continue reading Fifth Harmony For Galore Magazine
Julia Horwitz’s Love Poem to a Girl
Yes! LGBT+ poetry. Please keep it coming All Def Poetry. I found this video of Julia Horwitz's performing her poem "To the Girl...". This poem was so beautifully performed and it is only something you wish you could be there to witness. LGBT poets always get a little extra love from me, for some reason … Continue reading Julia Horwitz’s Love Poem to a Girl
Aerie’s No Retouching Campaign is Touching Hearts
[Photo Via Aerie's Instagram Page] An Instagram user by the username @curvedandcontoured posted this photo, which then got regrammed by the Aerie Instagram account. A few years back the clothing brand, Aerie started this campaign where they've stopped retouching their models and have started to include more curvy or plus sized models for their campaign for … Continue reading Aerie’s No Retouching Campaign is Touching Hearts