Media Highlights

Los Angeles Times
Here’s why the first official figures on Latinos in the media look better than some expected
September 21, 2021

In a column on the Latino presence in media, the Los Angeles Times cited recent research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the underrepresentation of Latinos in top Hollywood films.

Los Angeles Times
Op-Ed: A trans athlete’s guide to writing about trans athletes
September 19, 2021

In an Op-Ed for the Los Angeles Times, Rook Campbell offered advice for sports journalists writing about trans competitors. "Basic interviewing technique will serve the profession well: Let these individuals communicate how they think about themselves," he wrote.

PBS NewsHour
Actor Riz Ahmed on increasing Muslim representation in Hollywood
September 16, 2021

In an interview with actor Riz Ahmed, PBS NewsHour referenced research he worked on with the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative showing poor representation of Muslim characters in Hollywood films. "We got the numbers back and, surprise, surprise, the numbers are terrible," he said.

Voice of America
China's crackdown on entertainment industry has outsiders rethinking market
September 11, 2021

Voice of America news spoke with Clayton Dube of the USC U.S.-China Institute about China's new rules for filmmakers. "Netflix tried for years to enter the Chinese market, but it understands now that China's government is not going to permit foreign entertainment platforms to compete with those it controls," Dube said.

BBC News
Could a reboot make social media a nicer place?
September 9, 2021

BBC News spoke with Karen North about the difficulties with reforming the way social media works. "It's not as easy as saying there's a problem at a company, let's figure out how to change its culture," she said.

Fast Company
Leaders: Here are 3 ways to guide your teams through continued uncertainty
September 8, 2021

Rebecca Weintraub co-wrote an article for Fast Company offering advice for leaders on how to navigate uncertain times.

Los Angeles Times
Column: Gavin Newsom has been one of the most pro-Latino governors in California history, and he’s under attack for it
August 25, 2021

A Los Angeles Times column quotes Roberto Suro about the possibility that Latino voters in California might not reject the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom. “It will raise really significant questions about the idea that the Latino vote is a genuinely powerful political entity that’s capable of driving policy at any scale,” he said.

Refinery29
CODA breakout star Emilia Jones is coming of age — on screen & off
August 24, 2021

In a profile of actress Emilia Jones, Refinery29 cited research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative showing the low percentage of characters with a disability in top films.

Forbes
Generation divide: Different age groups use emojis differently and that isn't likely going to change
August 24, 2021

Forbes quoted Anne Framroze about the differences in emoji use among generations. "Emojis are a kind of representational language, and all languages evolve," she said. "This is nothing new."

Business Insider
DEI experts who work in Hollywood say entertainment companies need to invest 'blockbuster' money in equity and stop setting executives of color up to fail
August 19, 2021

In an article about the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of entertainment firms, Business Insider cited research by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative into inequality in Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times
Opinion: The most refreshing sport at the Tokyo Olympics: skateboarding
August 10, 2021

The Los Angeles Times quoted Neftalie Williams on how skateboarding differs from other competitive sports. “You have an entire sporting culture that’s marginalized, that has placed less emphasis on competition and focused more on expression, and has learned that that’s the vocabulary,” he said.

Los Angeles Times
Robert Rodriguez’s El Rey Network to revive through streaming after going dark
August 6, 2021

In an article about filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's streaming service deal, the Los Angeles Times cited research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the number of speaking roles in top movies that went to Hispanic or Latino actors in recent years.

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