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The ‘X-Men’ franchise’s diversity problem is getting worse

Yet another example of the way Hollywood treats “white male” as the default setting for humanity.

On May 30, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Laverne Cox is on the cover of Time, but that’s just half the battle

Trans women are, by far, the highest at-risk group for discrimination, murder, and suicide. One Time cover doesn't change that.

On May 30, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Google’s workforce overwhelmingly white, male

The search giant has admitted to its diversity problem.

On May 29, 2014 by Rob Price

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Why fans have high hopes (but low expectations) for ‘Supernatural’

Supernatural's success is intrinsically tied to its fandom—so when will it give the fans what they want?

On May 19, 2014 by Aja Romano

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How the Internet is changing the face of diversity on television

The future is now, and if networks don't realize it, they'll get left behind.

On May 17, 2014 by [email protected]

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James Franco takes a selfie of himself wearing a shirt of, that’s right, his own selfies

How did we let this happen?

On May 11, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Is Roberto Orci too out of touch with the ‘Star Trek’ fandom to direct?

To boldly go off the rails as no franchise has gone before.

On May 10, 2014 by Aja Romano

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‘Spider-Man’ producers say diversity is ‘inevitable,’ but don’t get excited

They shot down a Miles Morales Spider-Man afterall. 

On May 9, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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We Are Comics: The push for greater diversity in comics

Two different corners of geekdom are getting a major representation overhaul this month thanks to social media.

On May 4, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Where are the women in the new ‘Star Wars’ cast?

J.J. Abrams’s vision of Star Wars is a dystopia far more disturbing than anything Darth Vader could have hoped for.

On Apr 29, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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One of book world’s biggest expos at center of diversity battle

John Green joins Twitter battle against whitewashing and the John Green Effect at the publishing industry's most important yearly event.

On Apr 29, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Rihanna will voice 3-D animation’s first black lead in ‘Home’

DreamWorks is raising the bar on diversity in 3-D animation—not that it was very high to begin with.

On Apr 19, 2014 by Aja Romano

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‘Noah’ screenwriter explains why only white people appear in his movie

Apparently when they say the 'every man' they mean the 'white man.' 

On Apr 16, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Apple promises to make emoji more ethnically diverse

There are very few emoji that represent non-Caucasians. This may change. 

On Mar 26, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Lupita Nyong’o stole the show last night, and here’s Internet proof

Lupita Nyong'o has inspired the fanartists of the Internet. Let's just hope Hollywood's love lasts past Oscar night.

On Mar 3, 2014 by Aja Romano