diversity in media Archives - The Seattle Globalist

Conversations on Tech and Social Justice: Matt Chan

by Thomas Chengxi Zou

Matt Chan talks about how technology is serving citizen journalism and community storytelling, and empowering communities through media education.

“No Blueprint” offers new blueprint for local podcasts

by Bryan Nakata

The Seattle podcast No Blueprint focuses on local artists and entrepreneurs of color — and answers a call for representation for people of color in media.

When #MeToo excludes me: current movement mutes black women’s voices

by Tierra Johnson

Time's "Person of the Year" issue muted black women's contributions in the struggle against the culture of sexual violence.

“Here Lies Love” sparks complex recollections of Marcos regime

by Mayumi Tsutakawa

"Here Lies Love" offers a rare chance for Filipinos to take a leading role onstage, but many have complicated reactions to the history behind the show.

Outcry over ‘racist’ Nivea ad: critics call for diversity in advertising industry

by Miasmin Andre

The "White is purity" ad was pulled after a social media outcry. But it wasn't the first time Nivea was called out for insensitive advertising.

Still from the video taken by Diamond Reynolds after police outside St. Paul Minnesota fatally shot her boyfriend Philando Castile. (via Youtube)

White bias in media is ruining your life, whether you realize it or not

by Reagan Jackson

What happens when white bias is the norm in media? Unsurprisingly the voices of people of color are marginalized.