Diversity – Alykhan Kaba

Gossip Girl Explores the Paradox of Inclusive Classism

July 17, 2021 No Comments

As someone who grew up with the original Gossip Girl, I’ll admit I was pretty excited to hear that a reboot was going to kick

Another Historic Year for the Oscars

May 1, 2021 1 Comment

The 93rd Academy Awards were off to a historic start last weekend. Not only was it the most diverse year ever for the Oscars, but

Social Themes in This Year’s Super Bowl Ads

February 13, 2021 No Comments

The Super Bowl is one of the greatest television events in the world. Year after year, avid football fans and casual viewers alike tune in

How to Diversify On-Screen Talent for TV and Film

January 30, 2021 4 Comments

Let’s kick this off by defining diversity. When I think about “diversity,” I really mean it in the most inclusive sense of the word. Women,

Calling Diverse Writers: Applications are Open for the CAPE New Writers Fellowship

October 10, 2020 1 Comment

Are you an aspiring writer? Are you passionate about diversity in storytelling? Well if so, then you’re in luck. The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in

What Netflix’s Disclosure Teaches Us About Trans Representation in the Media

July 18, 2020 1 Comment

I’ve always enjoyed an informative documentary, and Disclosure on Netflix is just that, and then some. Executive produced by actress and advocate Laverne Cox, the

6 Great Examples of Character Diversity in Pokémon Sword and Shield

June 27, 2020 No Comments

The Pokémon Company has had an interesting couple of weeks. First, Pokémon Sword and Shield released their first DLC, The Isle of Armor, to luke-warm

Black Lives Matter Protest in Hollywood - via Getty Images

5 Powerful Songs to Blast at Your Next #BlackLivesMatter Protest

June 13, 2020 3 Comments

I think it’s safe to say that it’s been a really long couple of weeks. What’s incredible, though, is the radical amount of change that

How the Media Has Undermined the Black Lives Matter Movement

June 6, 2020 1 Comment

I need to preface this by stating I normally don’t share my personal views on sensitive political topics. I suppose I’ve been afraid of getting

Who the Heck is Alykhan Kaba, and Why is He Writing at Me?

May 24, 2020 3 Comments

Amazing, you’ve arrived at my first blog post. That means I must have done something right to get you here, and/or I didn’t chicken out

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