Tag: Representation

Halle Bailey is an Inspiration in the Newest ‘Little Mermaid’

Halle Bailey Is an Inspiration in the Newest ‘Little Mermaid’ Teasers Responses to the singer’s beautiful portrayal of the mermaid Ariel in the Disney live-action remake have ranged from inspired to disheartening. By Kathy Pierre Fact checked by Karen Cilli As the release date for Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid approaches, more scenes from the movie starring Halle Bailey have surfaced and…

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Cadena Talks Representation & ‘Wakanda Forever’

Mabel Cadena Talks Representation & Portraying Namora in ‘Wakanda Forever’ By Virginia Isaad Mabel Cadena was once told that people of color couldn’t be superheroes but this past summer she along with the rest of the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever proved them wrong. Cadena plays Namora, the right-hand woman to Namor (Tenoch Huerta), the feathered serpent God K’uk’ulkan aka Namor of Talokan,…

Meet Kavi—the First South Asian American Girl Doll

Meet Kavi—the First South Asian American Girl Doll Meet Kavi—the First South Asian American Girl Doll By Pooja Shah American Girl unveiled its 2023 Girl of the Year: Kavika (“Kavi”) Sharma. Retailing at $115, Kavi has made history as the first South Asian American doll, aligning with the company’s goal to create products that spotlight examples from diverse backgrounds and cultural roots. “Kavi joins…

Ex-Education Secretary Says Department of Education ‘Should Not Exist’

Ex-Education Secretary Says Department of Education ‘Should Not Exist’ By Merdie Nzanga WASHINGTON – Betsy DeVos, who served as secretary of education under former President Donald Trump, said over the weekend to a conservative group in Florida that the department she led should be abolished.  “I personally think the Department of Education should not exist,” she said Saturday during a Moms for…

Asian, Pacific Islanders Lack Representation in Hollywood

Asian, Pacific Islanders Lack Representation in Hollywood By David Oliver Asian and Pacific Islanders are scarcely represented in the film industry, according to a new study – and the numbers are more concerning when broken down by gender and sexual orientation. Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found just 44 films featured an Asian or Pacific Islander lead or co-lead, 14 of which…

Viola Davis On Beauty Standards As A Black Actress

Viola Davis Shares Experiencing Dealing With Beauty Standards In Juilliard And Hollywood As A Black Actress The Oscar winner gets real about beauty standards in acting. By Adreon Patterson As Hollywood pushes for diversity, inclusion, and representation, prominent Black actresses have been very vocal about their experiences. One of the voices often blasting the siren has been Oscar winner Viola…