Disney Diversity Shows Promising Future
Disney seems to be getting the hint that whiteness is not the norm with the release of movies such as “Black Panther” and “Wrinkle in Time,” which celebrate people of color and feature many women of...
Students Celebrate Diversity at Culture Fest
The Lower Level of the Barone Campus Center was alight with movement the evening of Friday, March 2 as students gathered for Fairfield United’s third annual Culture, Fashion and Talent Showcase. Otherwise...
Hope for Diversity in Hollywood
This 2017-19 film awards season has undoubtedly been the year of women. The Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Screen Actors Guild Awards and even the largest of them all, the Academy Awards, were all defined by moments...
‘Black Panther’ Redefines Film Diversity
In what some critics, like CBS, are calling a monumental event in pop culture, the newest addition to the Marvel franchise is already making its mark. With its record-breaking box office weekend, becoming the...
Performing For Change Falls Short
An old saying goes that those that do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. That was the major theme of the “You’re Damned to Repeat it” show put on by Performing for Change on Saturday, Dec. 2...
Nemec’s Address Neglects Diversity on Campus
Last Friday, I caught a livestream of President Nemec’s Inaugural Ceremony. It was a beautiful ceremony filled with pomp, song and glee. Campus and community leaders gave congratulatory introductions that...
Diversity Flourishes at Annual Cultural Fair
There’s only one time on campus where you can find Brazilian music, authentic Asian dumplings, fried plantains and spicy hummus all in the same room. All of these things and more could be found at Fairfield...
The 69th Emmy Awards
Most people would agree that the Emmy Awards are one of the biggest nights on television and in its 69th year, this famous award show brought some groundbreaking actors, actresses, directors and writers of...
And the Emmy Goes To…
Every year, when award shows like The Golden Globes, The Academy Awards and The Emmys come around, the topic of diversity among the actors, actresses and musicians nominated for awards is usually the most...
Diversity in Marvel Reflects the Real World
It seems impossible to go a day now without reading the word “diversity” in a headline and when we do, there is typically a negative perspective that succeeds it. The media frenzy and internet buzz...