‘Encanto’ Rejects Harmful Stereotypes and Embraces Authenticity

By Michelle Marie Rodriguez Cover Photo Credit: Disney Latinx people are continuously misrepresented in television and film. Disney’s Encanto rejects those misrepresentations and celebrates the authenticity of Colombian culture, challenging media makers to tell Latinx stories with dignity and truth.  If we look at films and television shows that represent Colombia, we see plotlines that…

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Muslim Writer, Najma Hashi, Combats Negative Stereotypes in Media

Najma Hashi (she/her) is a member of By & For, writer, advocate for more diverse representation of BIPOC folks in media. Her creative work centers on BIPOC representation in media and unveils her own experience as a Black, Muslim woman forging a career in media. She’s led projects, such as Representation Matters, a blog that uplifts the…

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