It’s been nine years since #OscarsSoWhite called out a lack of diversity at the Oscars. Has anything changed? Prof. Naila Keleta-Mae and actress Mariah Inger unpack the progress.
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Meta’s blocking of Canadian news reveals how reliant Canada’s media industry is on the U.S. The government must create a better funding model to provide support for Canadian media.
Two exhibits share stories of legendary Canadian children’s television. Examining this underappreciated and rich history will help ensure the industry is prioritized in policy decisions.
The Online Streaming Act is set to soon become law in Canada. The act is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support BIPOC content.
Critics who ignore or simply miss the Jewishness of the ‘Schitt’s Creek’ characters fail to appreciate this key aspect of the show’s inclusive reach and appeal to diverse viewers.
When it comes to TV comedy Schitt’s Creek is a comfortable pair of slippers: safe and familiar.
A recent and powerful exhibit by New York artist Mickalene Thomas at the Art Gallery of Ontario has opened the door for some deep discussions about Black Canadian women and visual representation.
The CBC has unveiled its revamped flagship news show, “The National,” with a brand new four-anchor format. The role of the news anchor has changed dramatically over the last 20 years.
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Assoc. Prof., School of Journalism, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Dorothy Killam Fellow, Canada Research Chair, Associate Professor, University of Waterloo
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Actor, Director, Chair of ACTRA National’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee
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Associate Professor, Performance, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Senior Lecturer (Media Studies and Production), University of Southern Queensland
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Associate Professor, Department of Religious Studies, McMaster University
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PhD Candidate, School of Communication, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Professor of Communication Studies, and Director of the Institute for Research on Digital Literacies, York University, Canada
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Associate Professor, Communication Studies, McGill University
