Asian Representation in Entertainment
"...underrepresentation and stereotyping of Asians in Hollywood dehumanizes and deems Asians as 'passive foreigners without dimension.'"
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Eryn L. Pollard
- Jul 9, 2020
- 3 min
International Students: Protect Future Opportunities
"The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency announced that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program released modifications to temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online classes for the Fall 2020 academic semester." By Eryn L. Pollard The entertainment industry is built upon sharing disparate stories. Filmmakers, actors, production crews, etc. all come from different backgrounds and life-history. The immigrant narrative is one that cannot be lost. It
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Sehgal Law PC
- Jul 8, 2020
- 4 min
Unpacking Systemic Racism: Using Racial Wedging as a Tool
July 8, 2020 By Eryn L. Pollard “Do you have a design in mind for your blog? Whether you prefer a trendy postcard look or you’re going for a more editorial style blog - there’s a stunning layout for everyone.” When unpacking systemic racism and oppression, you will not only realize that it is embedded in American institutions on a global scale, in microaggressions and prejudice on an individual scale, but it is also a tool that is used to pit different races and ethnicities a
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Sehgal Law PC
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
Exposing People on Social Media
July 8, 2020 By Julie Takash As stay at home orders begin to tighten once again, American's best option for experiencing the outside world and staying connected to one another is through social media. A study showed that engagement over 30 different social media platforms has increased by 60%. [1] Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp use has increased by 50% in countries that have been hit the hardest by the virus.[1] Twitter use has gone up 23%. With this increase in social med
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Megan Kern
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Disney and Gender Stereotypical Influence
"...classic films we all know and love have continually played a major role in reinforcing 'long-standing gender stereotypes'...'" By Megan Kern Disney Princess films have provided great fun and entertainment to children everywhere since the early 1900s. Many gender studies show, however, that the classic films we all know and love have continually played a major role in reinforcing “long-standing gender stereotypes”– for both females and males.[1] Researchers seem to agree t
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Eryn L. Pollard
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Be an Active Agent of Change: Opportunity and Representation Matters
"We call on you, members of the entertainment industry, to be active agents of change" By Eryn L. Pollard The Black Lives Matter movement and recent protests have demanded American citizens to grapple with the sad truth about our history, America was developed by, but not for, Black Americans and people of color. The process of learning about the gruesome truth of American history can be overwhelming for some, but we ask you to do the work. Some people take to social media, l
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Eryn L. Pollard
- Jul 6, 2020
- 4 min
Modern Day Blackface?
"...members of the movement have called out for allies to be active participants in battling systemic racism and discrimination...'" By Eryn L. Pollard The Entertainment Industry and its respective players are increasingly becoming more aware of its responsibility to share Black stories, provide opportunities and represent Black voices both in front of and behind the camera (this includes actors, directors, storytellers, writers, etc.). As the Black Lives Matter Movement and
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Eryn L. Pollard
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
Normal is Relative: Normal is Familial Reunion in a Detainment Center
"...normal can be code for 'privilege' and 'stability'..." By Eryn L. Pollard Times are changing, identities are being questioned and confronted, and people are getting uncomfortable. With protests demanding justice, COVID-19 cases spiking, and states such as Texas “pausing” it's reopening, people are beginning to get restless and just want things to “get back to normal”. But what is this “normal” you speak of? For some, it is going back to a 9-5 job and getting to visit thei
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sehgalr130
- Jul 3, 2020
- 3 min
Black Women in the Film Industry
"...countless black women are among the most profound and courageous pioneers responsible for film today.'" By Megan Kern No other industry in America has been touched by so many diverse and talented trailblazers as the film industry. Although “Classic Hollywood” was primarily dominated by white male producers, directors, and actors, countless black women are among the most profound and courageous pioneers responsible for the film today.[1] Women such as Madeline Anderson, Ju
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Sabrina Fani
- Jul 3, 2020
- 3 min
Taking the Hit: Women of Color are Disproportionately Impacted by Job Losses
"As unemployment rates continue to soar, women, and notably, women of color, have been disproportionately affected by changes in the job market.'" By Sabrina Fani Over thirty million men and women in the United States have lost their jobs due to the Coronavirus pandemic.[1] As unemployment rates continue to soar, women, and notably women of color, have been disproportionately affected by changes in the job market. In fact, some economists have been driven to call the current
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Megan Kern
- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min
"Karen" and the Problematic Consequences Toward Black Folks and People of Color
"...Many micro-aggressors have been filmed and posted online, creating a new trend on social media that challenges [] blatantly racist and discriminatory conduct..." By Megan Kern Microaggressions, such as disapproving looks and chastising remarks, are of the most common types of aggression when it comes to racism in America today.[1] Most of this microaggression stems from racial etiquette that dates back to the slavery days and Jim Crow laws that “dictated how black people
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Eryn L. Pollard
- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min
PSA: Don't Think You're Invincible and Wear Your Mask
"COVID-19, a pandemic that knows no bounds, has no cure and continues to disproportionately impact communities of color and low socioeconomic status, has yet to slow its spread.'" By Eryn L. Pollard COVID-19, a pandemic that knows no bounds, has no cure and continues to disproportionately impact communities of color and low socioeconomic status, has yet to slow its spread. With the American unemployment rate at 13.3%, it is imperative that businesses reopen to stimulate both
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Samantha Doyle
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Tips For the Legal Reopening of Live Events
"...legally relevant considerations that live media companies should keep in mind." By Samantha Doyle John Malone, chairman for Liberty Media, has been vocal with his optimistic opinions about the live events businesses and how he believes there will be a high demand for live performances in a post COVID-19 world. In articles on the Hollywood Reporter [1] and Deadline [2], Malone points out that Live Nation, which Liberty Media holds stock in, has seen refund requests from le
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Sabrina Fani
- Jul 1, 2020
- 5 min
Cancel Culture and the Black Lives Movement: The Fine Line Between Social Change and Censorship
"Has cancel culture gone too far?" By Sabrina Fani In today’s world, there is little room for second chances. The public’s growing demand for accountability has led celebrities and public figures alike to be “canceled”, or rather, “culturally blocked from having a prominent public platform or career,”[1] for their problematic comments and actions. On one hand, the movement encourages positive social change by dissuading individuals in power from engaging in offensive behavior
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