We need to have a diversity of conceptions of femininity to look toward in the media. Although they have a long way to go before achieving true diversity, Disney princesses represent many varieties of femininity and make for outstanding role models.
Queen Elizabeth may no longer be its head of state, but Barbados has yet to fully escape the grasp of its former colonizer. We can laud Barbados for taking a huge step forward while also acknowledging that there is still much work to do
It is crucial to remember that there are valid arguments for continued arts funding that align with conservatism — not just arguments rooted in economics, but in the moral framework to which the modern American conservative subscribes.
I celebrate the creation of contemporary media like Insecure, and the growing opportunities for Black women to be in front of and behind the camera. It is high time that we see accurate depictions of all facets of Black womanhood
Well, we should embrace failure. When we devote time to process it and separate our actions from our abilities, we allow ourselves to understand failure’s enduring importance. We realize the right motivations that bring us forward
The media is a powerful tool that can be used to make people aware about issues taking place outside of their communities, but it only works when the issues are actually being responsibly represented, and not being portrayed in an apathetic way.
