Alykhan Kaba

I write about the social impact of entertainment and how media can be used for good. Views are my own.

Alykhan Kaba

Tag: Television

Afghan Creatives Driving the Anti-Taliban Resistance

August 21, 2021 4 Comments

The Taliban took control of their first province in Afghanistan on August 6, 2021, despite the agreement they signed with the U.S. Less than 10

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,

Year in Review: The Social Impact of Media and Entertainment in 2020

December 19, 2020 2 Comments

Alright, folks. It’s been a crazy year, and it’s not even over yet. Remember last December when we anticipated the ’20s with so much optimism?

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

This Year’s Peabody Award Winners for Compelling and Empowering Storytelling

June 20, 2020 No Comments

The Peabody Awards are my favorite industry awards to keep tabs on, by a longshot. The award recognizes the power of storytelling, honoring programs for

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