UPDATE: "Netflix is a Joke" Features More Latinas
Latinas are often tapped to portray only their saddest moments for public consumption. That’s why it’s so powerful when we turn to humor to subvert stereotypes and use our talent…
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“Radical” Reminds Us A Teacher (and A Child) Can Change The World
…the narratives around stereotypes of underprivileged brown kids from the frontera. Juaréz (played by Eugenio Derbez) is determined to shake things up when he arrives as a last-minute replacement at…
Media Still Prefers Hypersexualized Latinas – Especially in Miami
…large Latino populations – the perception of Miami has worked to introduce and reinforce stereotypes, especially for Latinas. Even as society begins to grapple with the aftermath of #MeToo and…
Annenberg’s Most Inclusive Latinx Series Are All Canceled
…viewers a warm embrace. This tender representation of the diverse ways of loving is also a reminder of different, inclusive stories, far from violent stereotypes. Gloria Calderon Kellett created the…
Why We Need an Ugly Betty Remake Now
…and I loved Betty for her quirks, warmth, and unapologetic self away from stereotypes. As a good Latina, I had an obsession with telenovelas produced in Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil….
Comedy is Too Sensitive (And Criticism is Good for the Genre)
…wall. Once upon a time, minstrel shows were hailed as comedy gold. But today we see them for what they are – outdated and pushing harmful stereotypes. Back then, if…
Mindy Kaling is Changing Casting for the Better
…producers behind the most diverse shows, according to The Inclusion List from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. The actress and producer, also known for The Mindy Project, has defied stereotypes…
How Trauma Shapes The Women of “The Bold Type”
…of stereotypes and traumas that will surely strike a chord with you. Nestled within the bustling urban setting, The Bold Type unveils the lives of three resilient women—Jane, Kat, and…
Women Make Hollywood Money - So What’s the Hold Up?
…who advocates for gender equality while defying stereotypes and playing characters with authenticity regardless of what makes Hollywood money. “I could feel myself in characters who were strong and complex,”…
Why I'm Rooting for Salma Hayek in 2024
…who transforms into a monster. Both films reflect Hayek’s dedication to challenging and engaging roles. As Salma Hayek continues to break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and inspire the next generation of…