Women on Television Have Gotten More Racially and Ethnically Diverse, According to a New Study
The percent of black and Asian speaking female characters on broadcast shows is at an historic high.
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CBS Pledges to Hire More Latino Talent at a Meeting With an Advocacy Organization
The network has agreed to hire more Latino writers and directors.
What I Learned About the State of Education While Visiting My Old High School
I wrote a big ol' feature about what I found there—it's in this month's Pacific Standard—but it's not just the political lessons that stuck with me.
Administrative Support Can Help Retain Isolated Teachers of Color
A sense of support from principals and other higher-ups boosts retention for non-white teachers at schools with largely white staffs, new research finds.
NBC Commits to Hiring More Female Directors
The decision follows a television season in which women comprised less than a quarter of helmers on network and cable series.
Middle School Ethnic Diversity Benefits All Students
New research finds students at schools lacking a dominant ethnic group feel safer and less lonely.
At Film Festivals Last Year, Men Directed Three Times as Many Films as Women
And that's actually an improvement over recent years.
How ‘Hidden Figures’ Provides a Model for Supporting Diversity in the Sciences
In recent years, the United States has doubled down on its commitment to diversity in STEM. But where…
What Is a Think Tank? Who Is a Think Tank?
Until racial diversity in think tanks reaches critical mass, perhaps the simplest metric for improvement will be a…
Why Meaningful Diversity in Government Matters
From senior staffers to cabinet picks, the lack of meaningful diversity in Trump’s administration runs through, and runs…