Have no fear – Shequeta Smith is here! The founder of Shero Comics aims to bring better representation to comic books, games and more.
Diversity in Media
South Asian ‘Ms. Marvel’ Reframes the Classic Superhero Narrative
Vellani’s character is a revolutionary nod to the Brown teenage experience, with a supernatural twist.
Shonda Rhimes Scores Big (Again), This Time With Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’
The storied storyteller’s new bodice-ripper drama was a blockbuster this holiday season.
MSNBC’s New President is a Black Woman – The First to Ever Run a News Network
Longtime television executive Rashida Jones will take over the role February 1.
Why Zoe Saldana Was Inspired to Start Her Own Media Brand
She’s got green skin and fights villains in the Marvel Universe. In real life, Zoe Saldana is battling ethnic inequality with her startup, BESE.
Friday Four
Inspired reading, listening and viewing for discerning women entrepreneurs, curated from around the web.
Why Diversity on Screen Makes Good Business Sense
Adam Moore, director of diversity for SAG-AFTRA, says moviegoers and TV watchers want a glimpse into unfamiliar worlds.
Why Hollywood’s Gender Gap Exists, and How to Fix It
Women in TV or film are a lot like their counterparts in Silicon Valley: No one wants to take a chance on them.
The Story Exchange on Women in Hollywood
The posts from our examination of how gender affects opportunities – and funding – for women behind the scenes in film and television.