Tag: representation
Zoologist on accurate sex vs. gender representation l ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to author Lucy Cooke about her new book, that addresses misconceptions about animal sex, gender and diversity in the animal…
New film highlights the importance of transgender representation
Anthony Allen Ramos, GLAAD’s vice president of communications and talent, discusses the importance of transgender representation in the new Amazon Prime movie “Anything’s Possible.†source
Constance Wu: Fight for representation in Hollywood is ‘always a process’
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Constance Wu to unpack her hiatus from social media, representation in Hollywood, and her latest project on Prime Video…
Actor and activist Nyle DiMarco on advocacy for deaf community l ABCNL
ABC News Live anchor Kyra Phillips talks to model, actor and activist Nyle DiMarco about his book “Deaf Utopia†and representing deaf culture. WATCH the…
TikTalk: Drag queen and mathematician Kyne on defying conventions | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with drag queen and mathematician Kyne about pushing for more queer representation in STEM and making math and science more…
Iman Vellani talks normalizing the Muslim experience | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Iman Vellani, star of “Ms. Marvel,” about her character’s emerging superpowers and Muslim representation in media. ABC News Live…
Asian American representation and the changing face of comedy
ABC News’ Zohreen Shah sits down with Asian American comedians Jo Koy and Margaret Cho during AANHPI heritage month to discuss growing AANHPI participation in…
‘Summer of Soul’ is 1 of many stories to touch on representation, diversity
Questlove’s new film is the favorite to win for best documentary, and this year’s category is filled with films of inclusion on- and off-screen. #ABCNEWS…
New York’s 1st female Asian American owned bookstore
ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim reports on Yu and Me Books in New York’s Chinatown, a bookstore that has become a place of community and a…
Hispanic, Black and Native American communities undercounted in 2020 census
The census is used to determine federal funding and political representation. source
Al Madrigal’s comic book ‘Primos’ is a Mexican American superhero story l ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with comedian Al Madrigal about his new comic book “Primos,†as well as Mexican American representation and his journey in…
Gloria Calderon Kellett’s ‘With Love’ is ‘a very American story’ l ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with “With Love†creator Gloria Calderón Kellett about representation and the deeper meanings within her latest Amazon Prime Video series….
TikTok creators educate while showing their disabilities with pride
Three TikTok creators correct misconceptions about the disabled community and discuss the importance of disability representation in all media. source
Trevor Project CEO on Carl Nassib: ‘Representation really does matter’
Trevor Project CEO and Executive Director Amit Paley reacts to NFL player Carl Nassib coming out as gay and its significance for LGBTQ youth. ABC…
‘Modern Family’ cast reflects on show’s impact before 11th and final season
The groundbreaking comedy is centered around a blended family consisting of a gay couple and a Colombian stepmother. Members of the cast spoke about the…
Future phenoms showcase diversity
ABCâ€Âs Linsey Davis on three kids who started businesses for better representation. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News…
