You Better Represent....Race (in Entertainment)

In this episode we take a look at representation in the entertainment industry. We also introduce a new segment (Dani and Dameca Get Mad at the Internet).

In this full length episode we answer a listeners question! Thank you to the podcast @CircleofNerds for this topic: “Representation in the culture. IS it getting better? Is Hollywood just throwing us bones?” This topic is an opportunity for us to address the issue of White Hollywood in 2019. We also briefly check in with the #Oscarssowhite movement and answer the question “has any change come from it?”

Before going forward we give a definition of what true representation looks like in tv and film (we stick to on screen examples). This leads us into current examples of Hollywood making some strides with diversity by talking about the Jordan Peele movie, Us. We also encourage our listeners to be more mindful with their consumption of media.

We touch on our first exposure to diversity in tv, the good and the bad. From I Love Lucy to Fresh Prince, we address that these shows were important towards the progression of representation BUT these shows still lack the inclusivity of mixed race people. As women of mixed race backgrounds never seeing ourselves reflected in mainstream media, we can’t help but ask, where do we fit it? This question ties in with our new segment…

Dani and Dameca Get Mad At The Internet (D&DGMATI), in this new segment we will bring up meme’s, online stories, articles, etc that we share with each other through out the week that simply pisses us off. This particular segment ties into our main topic as it deals with the tension between people who are full black verse those who are mixed within the television show Mixed-ish.

Finally, we end with our Happy Place!! This week we sound extra cultured, make sure you listen in to find out how. Also make sure to catch us next week with a new minisode!

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape **City** for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

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