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Podcast

Jewish Comedy with Daniel Lobell ("Reconquistador") - Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast #165

Jewish comedy and its connection to anti-Semitism

Identity and representation in Jewish comedy [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Hulu's 'The Other Black Girl' sparks important conversations

The Other Black Girl on Hulu has sparked conversations about representation and identity in the workplace.

Sinclair Daniel, who plays Nella in the show, relates to her character's journey of discovering her Black identity in a predominantly white environment. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

4 days ago

Los Angeles

Some writers and readers wrestle with tough subjects at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Authors discussing racism, bias, and social justice through young adult fiction at the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. [ more ]

www.7x7.com

5 days ago

Wine

At the innovative new POC Food & Wine Festival in SF and Berkeley, brown is beautiful.

The POC Food & Wine Festival highlights chefs, vintners, brewers of color often overlooked, aiming for equitability and community-building through unique experiences. [ more ]

Polygon

6 days ago

Video games

Everyone's hot for Hades 2's Hephaestus

Representation of hot, fat, disabled Hephaestus in Hades 2 celebrated for body diversity. [ more ]

New York Post

1 week ago

First black-led daytime soap in 35 years officially ordered at CBS

The upcoming CBS soap 'The Gates' features a predominantly black cast, led by 'General Hospital' actors. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Alexander-Arnold, Foster, Carter & Parris on Football Black List

Influential black figures in British football recognized by annual Football Black List.

Representation of black professionals in various areas of football highlighted.

Panel of experts selects names from different categories including players, coaching, and management. [ more ]

ianVisits

From Revisionism to Resonance: Exploring the black figure in contemporary art

The exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery explores the representation of black figures by black artists in art, shedding Western baggage.

The exhibition focuses on contemporary portraits by black artists, offering a diverse range of perspectives and challenging traditional norms. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Meet 4 Black academics with 4 degrees each inspiring a new generation of learners | CBC News

Representation matters in academic leadership

Believing in oneself and having a support system are crucial for success [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Black British artists can no longer be ignored, says sculptor Thomas J Price

Black British artists are being recognized and represented in the mainstream art world.

Exhibitions featuring black British artists have set a new standard for representation. [ more ]

TODAY.com

Black Disney princesses are breaking the glass (slipper) ceiling for little kids

Parents request Black and Hispanic princesses for their children's parties.

Entrepreneurs like Ottley provide positive role models for Black children through princess characters. [ more ]

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PetaPixel

Dove Says It'll Never Use AI on Women in Its Advertisements

Dove commits to never using AI in ads, focusing on not distorting women's images.

AI-generated beauty content online poses harm by setting unrealistic ideals for women. [ more ]

Retail Dive

Dove pledges to not use AI models in lieu of real women in its advertising

Dove pledges to not use artificial intelligence for representing women in its advertising, focusing on genuine beauty representation.

The brand introduces 'The Code' campaign challenging AI-generated beauty standards, showcasing a diverse array of real women. [ more ]

The Drum

Winnie Harlow on why she has partnered with Coke for AI holiday campaign

Winnie Harlow shares her family's holiday traditions and her partnership with Coca-Cola.

She emphasizes the importance of representation in mainstream media and creating personalized holiday cards. [ more ]

The Drum

Winnie Harlow on why she has partnered with Coke for AI holiday campaign

Winnie Harlow shares her family's holiday traditions and her partnership with Coca-Cola.

She emphasizes the importance of representation in mainstream media and creating personalized holiday cards. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Education

'UK school art curriculum should reflect diversity efforts in our institutions'

Educational curriculum lacks representation of minority ethnic artists in the UK.

Art teachers face challenges lacking support and confidence in teaching diverse perspectives.

Students view visual art as an archaic luxury with limited relevance to their lives. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Education

'UK school art curriculums should reflect diversity efforts in our institutions'

Art education in the UK lacks representation of minority ethnic artists in GCSE curriculum.

Art teachers in the UK face challenges in discussing and including minority ethnic artists in their teaching. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Education

Silicon Valley school district changes how its officials are chosen - San Jose Spotlight

The Fremont Union High School District will switch from at-large elections to electing area-based board members.

The change aims to increase representation in areas that have been without a trustee seat for years. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Volt presents 'symbolic' transnational list for Europeans

EU elections restrict voting to national candidates only, some parties aim to change this rule.

Volt party plans transnational candidate list, but voters will see different names on ballot papers in various countries. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

All of the LGBTQ+ artists performing at Eurovision 2024 - including Olly Alexander

Eurovision 2024 features 8 LGBTQ+ artists out of 37 total acts.

Diversity and representation of LGBTQ+ community are celebrated in the event. [ more ]

The Verge

Halo's Black History Month armor shaders are unintentionally hilarious

Video game companies often make attempts to show inclusivity during Black History Month but often fall short in meaningful representation.

343 Industries' attempt to showcase inclusivity with Black-themed armor shaders in Halo is seen as misguided and exaggerated. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

Trailblazers in Business: The GGBA Story - Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence - San Francisco Bay Times

The Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) is the first LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce globally and has played a crucial role in advocating for LGBTQ+ businesses.

The GGBA has a history of expansion and partnerships, broadening its influence and visibility. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London

New journalism school in London sets out to improve Black representation

Founder of Cocoa Girl magazine in the UK is opening a journalism school for children.

The Cocoa School of Journalism and Creative Arts aims to tackle representation issues in creative industries. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Croydon named beauty industry capital of the UK

Croydon has the highest concentration of beauty industry workers in the UK, with 1 in 32 people employed in this sector.

The beauty industry is not just a luxury but an essential service that boosts self-esteem, especially in areas of high unemployment and deprivation. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London

Kate Moss, chaos and community: London fashion week designers to watch

Berlin-based designer Shinder draws inspiration from laboratories and industrial processes for his AW24 collection.

Sheffield-based designer Asker uses her brand as a platform to represent overlooked voices and her AW24 collection is a continuation of her love letter to her local community. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Women in technology

Women at the ITC in 2023: What This Year's Data Shows

Women are underrepresented in the ITC advocates, with only 27%, showcasing a larger gender disparity issue across patent law.

Men in ITC have significantly more years of experience than women, highlighting an imbalance that needs addressing in gender representation and equity. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Women in technology

Black Women Leaders Are Powering Philanthropy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women are essential in modern philanthropy, although they are often overlooked.

Portraits of Us book highlights 200 Black women in philanthropy and their significant contributions. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

London politics

Twenty Lancashire councillors quit Labour Party in protest over bullying' claims

Lancashire councillors resign Labour memberships due to bullying allegations and differences in representation.

Concerns over national Labour Party's control on local elections and campaign strategies. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

4 weeks ago

NYC LGBT

LGBTQ+ women are often discouraged from running for office. They're doing it anyway.

Queer Washington state senator overcame skepticism to succeed in two elections.

27.2% of LGBTQ+ women candidates discouraged from running for office due to their gender. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

4 weeks ago

Television

First Asian American Bachelorette,' Jenn Tran, Cast by ABC

The Bachelor franchise casts its first Asian American lead, Jenn Tran.

Franchise has received criticism for lack of diverse representation, aiming to rectify with recent casting decisions. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

Lit Snax 3.21.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Diverse representation in LGBTQ literature

Exploration of LGBTQ themes in different time periods [ more ]

empowerment

New Relic

DevOps

How New Relic ERGs have come together at the intersection of culture and inclusion

Women at New Relic adopted the 2024 International Women's Day theme, 'Inspiring Inclusion'.

Inclusivity and recognizing women's contributions can lead to a better world and inspire women to be their best selves. [ more ]

silive

Impact & Excellence: This S.I. teen photographer forges connections through authenticity

The importance of representation in the arts community

Empowering Black female artists [ more ]

Forbes

Social media marketing

Forbes EQ BrandVoice: Empowering Your Feed: The Art Of Deliberate Social Media Curation

Social media curation empowers individuals through representation and choice.

Curating digital spaces involves considering the energy allowed and seeking diverse voices. [ more ]

NPR

A secret shelf of banned books thrives in a Texas school, under the nose of censors

Texas has banned more books than nearly any other state

A secret bookshelf in a Texas school contains banned books that students find empowering and relatable. [ more ]

Washington Post

With filthy, feminist beats, Baby Tate brings rap to the girls and gays

Baby Tate's music is focused on empowering women and challenging patriarchal narratives.

She wants to represent and inspire young people who may feel the way she did as a young person. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Mental health

Society disappears' ageing women. So I harnessed that cloak of invisibility to do all sorts of inappropriate' things | Deborah Wood

The invisibility of ageing women is a common experience that can erode their sense of self and agency.

Turning invisibility into a cloak of invisibility can empower women to engage in activities that challenge societal expectations. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Will & Grace star defends straight actors playing gay roles

Eric McCormack, a straight actor who played a gay character, defends actors playing roles different from their personal lives.

McCormack highlights the importance of representation and the evolving attitudes towards casting LGBTQ+ individuals in queer roles. [ more ]

Queerty

Oscars 2024: The complete list of winners

The Oscars night is often referred to as the Gay Super Bowl

The article highlights LGBTQ+ nominees and films with LGBTQ+ themes or characters. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT

LGBTQ+ people spend more on video games. Companies ignore them.

Nearly one in five gamers identify as LGBTQ+ and queer gamers spend more time and money playing video games than cisgender and heterosexual gamers.

Only 2% of video games contain queer storylines or characters, despite the large number of LGBTQ+ gamers and the potential financial benefits of inclusion. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

News You Can Use - San Francisco Bay Times

Voting is important for the LGBTQ+ community

Representation is power [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Voice of the Giants' Renel Brooks-Moon is Leaving the Giants' Announcing Booth

Renel Brooks-Moon, the legendary Giants' PA announcer, concludes her 24-season run at Oracle Park.

Brooks-Moon's departure from the Giants appears to involve an amicable separation due to a contract dispute. [ more ]

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France politics

Racist attacks on pop star Aya Nakamura test France's ability to shine at Paris Olympics

The potential performance of Aya Nakamura at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony has sparked controversy in France.

Aya Nakamura's global popularity and representation of neglected suburbs are at the center of the debate over her participation in the Paris Olympics. [ more ]

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LGBT

Everything you need to know about iconic actress, model and 'trans Barbie' Hari Nef

Hari Nef is a rising trans actress making waves in Hollywood and beyond

Nef's impactful role in Barbie has contributed to more visibility for trans individuals [ more ]

BuzzFeed

LGBT

Brian Michael Smith Explained Why Cisgender Actors Shouldn't Play Trans Characters And I Agree

Brian Michael Smith is the first openly trans man of color to secure a series regular role on network television.

Brian believes in the power of representation on television and the positive impact it can have on marginalized communities. [ more ]

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LGBT

This viral thread of trans women who reached old age will warm your heart

A viral thread celebrates trans women who have reached old age, showcasing their contributions as actresses, models, MPs, and activists.

The thread highlights that being transgender is not a new phenomenon and challenges the narrative that trans women have short, tragic lives. [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Why was Diane Abbott not picked to question Rishi Sunak?

Diane Abbott, a prominent UK politician, was not given the opportunity to speak at PMQs despite attempts, sparking controversy.

Racism towards Diane Abbott from a top Tory donor led to condemnation, emphasizing the need for her voice to be heard. [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Greens to stand throughout England and Wales at next general election

The Green Party aims to field candidates in every seat in England and Wales in the upcoming general election.

The party is open to talks about possible electoral pacts with other parties but will not withdraw candidates unless other parties do so. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

An icon turns 65: Barbie's changing style showcased in London exhibition

Barbie's influence in design and fashion extends beyond toys.

The Barbie exhibition showcases her impact on diversity and representation. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Is the Royal Academy's 'Entangled Pasts' exhibition radical? Yes-for the Royal Academy

The exhibit 'Entangled Pasts' features Tavares Strachan's monumental sculpture, 'The First Supper', challenging historical narratives.

Strachan's sculpture evokes strong contrasts with its use of color, size, and representation, sparking dialogue and reflection among viewers. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

More than a moment: major survey of Black figuration opens at National Portrait Gallery London

The surge of interest in Black artists post-BLM is significant and sustained, not a one-time trend.

The exhibition at NPG showcases works by celebrated Black artists, inviting scrutiny into the depth of their exploration. [ more ]

99% Invisible

Don't Forget to Remember - 99% Invisible

COVID-19 has presented challenges for creating a national memorial due to its lack of clear dramatic events and ongoing nature.

The process of creating national memorials is complex and varies, often involving activism and difficult conversations about design and representation. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

New app to sell works by UK's top art graduates

Partnerships between art apps and institutions can help support emerging artists.

Flexible forms of representation are becoming more common for artists without galleries. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Fashion & style

Dressing the Forgotten Woman

Fashion shows usually portray aspirational figures, not relatable everyday women.

There is a lack of representation of complex, messy, relatable women in the fashion industry. [ more ]

The Hollywood Reporter

Digital Creators Relish in Not Being "the Only One in the Room" at TikTok Visionary Voices Black Hollywood Brunch

TikTok Visionary Voices Black Hollywood Brunch celebrates 15 Black creators, with a focus on community and creativity.

Content creators share experiences and struggles finding their voices on TikTok, emphasizing the importance of guidance and representation. [ more ]

www.thedrum.com

Viva la vulva! Creatives share favorite moments from 10 years of Essity and AMV BBDO

Libresse and AMV BBDO have collaborated on iconic campaigns that have shifted the narrative around period care.

The partnership faced backlash and controversy for featuring red period blood in their ads, but it sparked important conversations and led to positive changes in the industry. [ more ]

www.thedrum.com

Viva la vulva! Creatives share favorite moments from 10 years of Essity and AMV BBDO

Libresse and AMV BBDO have collaborated on iconic campaigns that have shifted the narrative around period care.

The partnership faced backlash and controversy for featuring red period blood in their ads, but it sparked important conversations and led to positive changes in the industry. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Lynn Yamada Davis, TikTok chef known for playful 'Cooking With Lynja' videos, dies

Social media star Lynn Yamada Davis, known for her cooking tutorials, has passed away at 67 from esophageal cancer.

Davis was praised for representing older women and Japanese culture on social media.

She gained millions of followers on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok with her unique cooking content. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Lynn Yamada Davis, TikTok chef known for playful 'Cooking With Lynja' videos, dies

Social media star Lynn Yamada Davis, known for her cooking tutorials, has passed away at 67 from esophageal cancer.

Davis was praised for representing older women and Japanese culture on social media.

She gained millions of followers on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok with her unique cooking content. [ more ]

The Drum

Winnie Harlow on why she has partnered with Coke for AI holiday campaign

Winnie Harlow shares her family's holiday traditions and her partnership with Coca-Cola.

She emphasizes the importance of representation in mainstream media and creating personalized holiday cards. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Black History Month: A conversation with black pioneers leading across Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Atiba Edwards is the first Black male CEO and president at the Brooklyn Children's Museum.

He emphasizes the importance of representation in the workforce to inspire future generations. [ more ]

RMNB

Capitals showcase new Black History Month jerseys celebrating the 11 Black players in the franchise's history

The Washington Capitals are celebrating Black History Month with special jerseys honoring the 11 Black players in the team's history.

The jerseys feature design elements paying homage to the Black players and their impact, showcasing a commitment to diversity and representation in hockey. [ more ]

The Ringer

The Third Black Heroes of Fandom Draft

The Midnight Boys present the 'Black Heroes of Fandom' draft in honor of Black History Month.

The draft highlights the best Black heroes across various fandoms and pays homage to Carl Weathers. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Just Another Dais? Awards And Snubs Matter For The Oscars And For Lawyers, Too

Recognition of trailblazing individuals in legal profession is important for inspiration and representation.

Personal connections and role models within the legal profession can greatly impact one's perspective and engagement. [ more ]

IndieWire

The 25 Best Black Films of the 21st Century: 'Black Panther,' 'Love and Basketball,' 'Moonlight,' and More

Recognition of Black voices in cinema is a recent development with room for growth. Black female directors lack recognition at the Oscars. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Beyond the pale: where are all the films about whiteness'?

White people still dominate the film industry in terms of lead characters and positions of power.

Whiteness is often depicted as the norm while other races are categorized as subgroups. [ more ]

Vulture

The American Society of Magical Negroes Cast Knows People Are Talking

The film The American Society of Magical Negroes is generating conversation and interest due to its concept and themes.

The creators of the film want audiences, especially white viewers, to be aware that they may not fully understand everything going on in the movie. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

'Out of My Mind' premieres at 40th Sundance Film Festival

Director Christopher Nolan and Director Celine Song were honored at the Sundance Film Festival's opening gala.

The film 'Out of My Mind' tells the story of a non-verbal girl with cerebral palsy navigating life in the 6th grade. [ more ]

IndieWire

Let's Take a Journey Through the Secret Queer History of Studio Ghibli Films

Studio Ghibli films have a sizable queer fanbase despite the lack of obvious representation in the studio's history.

The appeal to queer audiences can be attributed to Ghibli's strong female protagonists and the presence of 'secret' queer characters. [ more ]

Consequence

Beyonce becomes first Black woman to top country chart with "Texas Hold 'Em"

Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making her the first Black woman to achieve this.

Beyoncé's new country-tinged singles, "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages," garnered impressive streaming and sales numbers following their surprise release. [ more ]

New York Post

Grammys 2024 best and worst moments - from Joni and Billie to Miley

Joni Mitchell made her long-awaited debut on the Grammy stage, performing her 1969 classic 'Both Sides Now'

Mitchell's performance overshadowed other moments of the Grammy awards, including Taylor Swift winning Album of the Year for the fourth time [ more ]

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New Grammy category for African music ignores almost all of Africa

The introduction of a new Grammy category for 'best African music performance' is meant to acknowledge a broader array of African artists.

The nominees for the category are predominantly from Nigeria and South Africa, leading to criticism that other African musicians feel neglected. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Grammy Awards CEO Harvey Mason Jr. strives for greater diversity: You always want to have the right voters'

Harvey Mason Jr. has been nominated for a Grammy five times as a producer and songwriter.

Mason has worked to diversify the Recording Academy and increase representation of people of color and women. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Rapper Baby Tate's pansexual Sexploration

Baby Tate's latest EP, Sexploration: The Musical, explores her sexuality and showcases love and representation for the LGBTQ+ community.

The project features visuals for each song, presented as a musical in five acts, that explore different aspects of sexuality and gender. [ more ]

HuffPost

Adele Says Being A 'White Woman In Music' Has Helped Her Career

Adele acknowledges the advantages her race has given her in her music career.

She has a unique amount of control over her career and is often seen as intimidating. [ more ]

New York Amsterdam News

Media industry

Amsterdam News appoints Aaron Foley as news editor and promotes Damaso Reyes to executive editor

Aaron Foley becomes news editor at Amsterdam News

Foley sees Amsterdam News as an opportunity to tell stories that may not be told at larger institutions [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Who Speaks for the President? Depends on Whom You Ask.

Karine Jean-Pierre, the first Black and openly gay White House press secretary, has been overshadowed by a lower-ranking official in recent months.

John F. Kirby, a retired Navy admiral, has taken on a larger role in press briefings and media appearances, especially on foreign affairs.

There is a perception that President Biden has allowed a white man to upstage a Black woman as the face of his administration, raising concerns about representation and diversity. [ more ]

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Social justice

What we're losing in the blinding whiteness of advertising

Greg Tate's career as a Black music critic helped shape the U.S.'s appreciation of Black genres.

The author reflects on their experience as a Black person in the advertising industry and the influence of predominantly white voices on their understanding of good taste and judgment. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Social justice

Why Formerly Incarcerated People Need Representation in Elected Positions - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Formerly incarcerated individuals are often left out of the decision-making process in movement organizing spaces.

Yusef Salaam and Don Scott, Jr. are working to change the underrepresentation of formerly incarcerated people in politics. [ more ]

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NYC politics

Feb. 4: Brooklyn Black History Month, Eric Adams

Eric Adams grew up in a low-income household in Brownsville, New York City.

Adams had a formative experience with police brutality which influenced his career as a cop and politician. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Diversity in kids' books is not a woke agenda'. And there certainly isn't too much of it | Alice Pung

The authors have been giving readings and illustration workshops at Robinson's Bookshop in Glen Waverley for two years.

The book Millie Mak the Maker stocked at Robinson's Bookshop sold well, despite the owner's comments about wanting more traditional white family stories. [ more ]

BOOK RIOT

Has TikTok Ruined Reading?

BookTok has become a popular platform for promoting books, but some argue that it has negative effects on the book world.

One critique is that BookTok lacks representation of authors and creators of color, reflecting the publishing industry's bias towards primarily white authors. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

There is joy, and there is rage': the new generation of novelists writing about motherhood

The author reflects on the lack of representation of motherhood in literature

Three recent novels are praised for their portrayal of motherhood [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The best Australian children's books of 2023: Alice Pung, Davina Bell, Sean Avery and more

Books serve as both windows and mirrors for young readers, allowing them to see themselves represented and learn about different perspectives.

The Australian children's publishing industry produced several books in 2023 that resonated with young readers. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Are Children's Books Improving Representation?

Children's literature has become more diverse in the past decade, with 45% of books having a nonwhite author, illustrator, or compiler.

White males are still overrepresented in influential children's stories, according to a study.

Machine learning revealed that characters in award-winning books were depicted with lighter skin and that female characters appeared more often in images than in text. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

Black Romance Authors and Editors Share Their Passion for Love Stories

Print unit sales for romance books have increased by 16.5% in 2023 compared to 2022.

The romance genre is experiencing industry constriction, with staff cuts and a shift away from mass market paperbacks.

Black authors face additional challenges in breaking through in the romance market. [ more ]

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Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Women

New Coloring Book Seeks to Help Black Women Care for and Make Time for Themselves - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Oludara Adeeyo released a self-care coloring book for Black women to encourage them to prioritize their own needs.

The book includes affirmations and aims to provide representation for Black women in the coloring book space. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Women

Will women candidates transform politics in Congo? DW 12/15/2023

Support for women candidates is growing in the conflict-ridden east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

The low representation of women in decision-making bodies in the DRC affects resource allocation and the formulation of social and economic reforms [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Medicine

At the private hospital, the disrespect was just more subtle': a tale of America's two healthcare systems

Representation matters in the medical field, especially for underrepresented groups like Black students and residents.

Academic work in medical education and research was a significant part of the author's role as a faculty member. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Special Assistant Chris Archer Hopeful For More Black Players In Baseball

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making efforts to increase minority involvement in baseball.

Chris Archer, a special assistant for the Dodgers, wants to see more Black youth become baseball players. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Career

"I Just Want All Of This To Have Mattered." - Da'Vine Joy Randolph Shares Why The Holdovers Is More Than Just The Awards

The Holdovers showcases the emotions of being an outcast

The film balances melancholy and comedy [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA food

Lynn Yamada Davis, TikTok chef known for playful 'Cooking With Lynja' videos, dies

Social media star Lynn Yamada Davis, known for her cooking tutorials, has passed away at 67 from esophageal cancer.

Davis was praised for representing older women and Japanese culture on social media.

She gained millions of followers on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok with her unique cooking content. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Minister for Common Sense' to look at use of equality and diversity consultants

Government minister Esther McVey criticizes spending on equality and diversity consultants as wasteful and vows to target such expenditure.

McVey emphasizes the importance of representation beyond ethnic and gender diversity and calls for greater diversity in background, geography, thought, and belief. [ more ]

TODAY.com

Why parents say Black Santa is so important for kids

Some parents go the extra mile to ensure their children have representation in Santa Claus, including buying Santa pajamas in different skin tones.

Annual Black Markets and online resources provide opportunities for children to see and interact with Black Santas.

The availability of Black Santas in big box stores has increased, providing more options for children of different racial backgrounds. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

This NBC10 Boston meteorologist had a 'very Boston' proposal

Tevin Wooten recently got engaged and proposed to his partner, Chaz, at View Boston.

Wooten chose View Boston for the proposal because their relationship grew and developed in the city.

Wooten is recognized for his work in empowering Black and LGBTQ+ youth through his role as an on-camera meteorologist. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Seamus Kirst's children's book about gay dads divorcing takes representation to a new level

Children of LGBTQ+ parents deserve more than just picture books affirming their families.

Queer families face everyday challenges that are not related to their parents' genders.

Representation in children's books is crucial for all children to see themselves and their families.

Once Upon My Dads' Divorce focuses on a young boy named Grayson navigating his parents' divorce and the everyday challenges that come with it. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation