representation TikTok Users Love ‘Encanto' For Its Representation The movie “Encanto” has been trending because it depicts how familial trauma can linger through generations of Latino and Hispanic families, says NBC News Youth and Internet Culture reporter Kalhan Rosenblatt. Plus, the songs have picked up traction on the app too. Rosenblatt talks about her recent NBC News article on the film and why it’s blowing up on TikTok...
Tamyra Mensah-Stock ‘It's About Representation': Mensah-Stock on Why Her Gold Medal Matters Tamyra Mensah-Stock is the first Black woman to win a gold medal in wrestling. She explained why her gold medal matters and she hopes will make a difference for a new generation.
latino Won't Be Ignored: Momento Latino Founder Is Demanding More Latino Representation in Elected Office With only three Latino speakers on the line-up at this week’s Democratic National Convention, Henry Munoz, Founder of Momento Latino, says more must be done to push for the next generation of Latino leaders across the country in elected office.
Netflix Why Netflix's Controversial Dating Series ‘Indian Matchmaking' is Under Fire Netflix dating series “Indian Matchmaking” sheds light on the realities of arranged marriages and has led to a slew of tweets, including those from Dr. Mythri Jegathesan, a Professor at Santa Clara University, who is questioning the editing of the reality show and says it lacks representation of South Asian Americans.
Elections 2020 Candidate Candace Valenzuela of Texas Says It's Time for the First Afro-Latina in Congress After winning the Democratic nomination for Texas’ 24th congressional district, Candace Valenzuela is set to take on Republican Beth Van Duyne in November. Valenzuela joins LX News to explain why becoming the first Afro-Latina in Congress is so important for representation, and how she plans to help families and small businesses struggling with the coronavirus pandemic if she is elected.
