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Race

Race is a social construct used to group individuals, largely based on certain physical appearances and social factors. Some examples of race include white, Black or African American, Indian or Alaska Native as well as Asian and Pacific Islander.

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Ethnicity · Movies · Race

The Surge of Mexican Film Creators in America

ByKristin Zipprich April 18, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Hollywood has recently made strides in diversifying its creators: producers, writers, and directors. For quite some time, only one perspective…

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Ethnicity · Movies · Race · Television

The Surge of Indigenous TV and Film Creators in America

ByKristin Zipprich April 11, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Hollywood has recently made strides in diversifying its creators: producers, writers, and directors. For quite some time, only one perspective…

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Ethnicity · Movies · Race · Television

The Surge of Indian American TV and Film Creators in America

ByKristin Zipprich April 9, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Hollywood has very recently made strides in diversifying its creators: producers, writers, and directors. For a long time, only one…

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Race · Sports

The Whitewashing of Ballet: More Than a Taffeta Tutu

ByKristin Zipprich April 8, 2022February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024

Ballet: an elegant style of dance that emphasizes the beauty of lines and effortlessness. The most gifted ballet dancer will…

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Sepak Takraw: Southeast Asia’s Popular yet Unknown Sport in America
Ethnicity · Race · Sports

Sepak Takraw: Southeast Asia’s Popular yet Unknown Sport in America

ByTommy Cha April 6, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Kicking a ball. Headbutting a ball. Nets. That’s something you would usually relate to football or American soccer – it’s…

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Education · Race

How Engineering Can Welcome BIPOC

ByNolan Jacobs April 4, 2022February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024

BIPOC engineers often face discrimination, but Dr. Ebony McGee is trying to change that with Explorations in Diversifying Engineering Faculty Initiative.

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Race · Television

How Has The Fresh Prince Story Been Updated For The Contemporary Audience?

ByJordan Allen March 30, 2022June 12, 2024 June 12, 2024

The Fresh Prince was a show that was important to millennials and families across the country. Its subject matter penetrates…

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Race · Television

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air vs. Bel-Air

ByJustin Rashidi March 16, 2022June 12, 2024 June 12, 2024

The TV comedy series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” ran from 1990-1996 on NBC, whereas the TV drama series “Bel-Air”…

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Movies · Race

How Black Stereotypes in Film and Media Reinforces Racism in America

ByTommy Cha February 6, 2022January 30, 2024 January 30, 2024

Recently, I wrote about four black stereotypes in American films here. It wasn’t enough as I didn’t touch on a…

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hispanic and latinx stereotypes
Movies · Race

5 Hispanic and Latinx Stereotypes in American Films

ByTommy Cha January 29, 2022February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024

Hispanic and Latinx people have been in American films since the early 1900’s, but didn’t majorly break into American film…

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