SPOTLIGHT: AI Awareness – Increasing Cyber Safety and Opportunity in Our Schools, Screens, and Society
Talking about AI’s role in education and media with Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code; Ellen Pack, President, Common Sense Media; and B Cavello, Director Emerging Technologies, Aspen Institute.
SPOTLIGHT: Elevating Latine Narratives: ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ Shatters Stereotypes
“In this exclusive interview, ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ co-creator Debby Wolfe discusses shattering Latine stereotypes and the show’s journey towards authentic representation on television.”
TOOLKIT: Rewriting Motherhood
Toolkit for TV industry promotes diverse, realistic motherhood portrayals: urges flexible work for mom writers, expanded childcare, and casting beyond the white, thin stereotype to reflect real mothers’ varied experiences and challenges.
SPOTLIGHT: Channeling Black Audiences: Nielsen Study Shows Inclusivity Equals Profitability
This Geena Davis Institute Spotlight features Nielsen’s Charlene Polite Corley discussing new study findings on the diverse Black America’s desire for nuanced media representation.
TOOLKIT: Portray Her 2.0: Women in STEM in Media Toolkit
Explore our toolkit for insights on diversifying and enriching women’s portrayal in STEM on-screen, inspired by our “Portray Her 2.0” report, to inspire the next generation of women in STEM.
TOOLKIT: What We Do and Don’t See About Caregiving on TV
This toolkit offers guidelines for media creators to depict caregiving more authentically, focusing on diversity and the realities of aging and disability care in television narratives.
TOOLKIT: Representation and Portrayals in Children’s Programming
Discover actionable steps from our ‘See Jane 2023’ report for inclusive children’s programming. Empower your storytelling with authentic representation and inclusivity.
SPOTLIGHT: Beyond Lazy Tropes: The Quest for Authenticity in Fat Representation
The Geena Davis Institute and Bentonville Film Festival put a spotlight on fat representation, discussing the challenges and importance of authentic, diverse body images in media.
SPOTLIGHT: How the Apple TV+ Series “Stillwater” Equips Children with Strategies for Resilience and Mindfulness
In “Stillwater” on Apple TV+, mindfulness consultant Mallika Chopra highlights the show’s role in teaching children self-regulation and reflection, emphasizing its importance in addressing today’s youth mental health crisis.
TOOLKIT: See It, Be It: What Children Are Seeing on TV
“See It, Be It” toolkit examines children’s TV diversity, offering insights and strategies for more accurate representation across gender, race, and other identities.
TOOLKIT: Redefining Male Caregiving
Explore ‘Redefining Male Caregiving’: a toolkit offering strategies for content creators to authentically portray male caregivers, challenging stereotypes and enriching media narratives.
SPOTLIGHT: Being Seen Onscreen is Life Changing for Older Adults
Spotlight on the NextFifty Initiative and media’s portrayal of adults 50+ which was found lacking, highlighting stereotypes and the need for authentic, diverse representation to foster societal change.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity in Storytelling with TTIE
Explore TTIE’s #WriteInclusion resources to authentically portray LGBTQIA+ stories, fostering diversity in media and entertainment
TOOLKIT: Representation Pitfalls: Common Tropes to Avoid in Entertainment Media
Identify and avoid common media tropes that undermine diverse representation with the Geena Davis Institute’s guide on inclusive character portrayal in entertainment.
SPOTLIGHT: Starz Commitment to Inclusive Storytelling Lights Up Opportunities
Credit: Starz By Mary Ellen Holden Alison Hoffman – President, Domestic Networks at Starz Inclusive storytelling focused on women, and […]
SPOTLIGHT: The Baby-Sitters Club, Coming to Netflix
Fresh, inspiring, and inclusive storytelling and casting – proving once again that representation matters Images: © Netflix By Mary Ellen […]
SPOTLIGHT: Mira, Royal Detective
Discover how Disney Junior’s new series celebrates a vibrant, diverse and magical culture Don’t miss our exclusive interviews Images: © […]
SPOTLIGHT: Dino Dana Takes Huge Steps to Advance Diversity, Break Gender Stereotypes and Embrace STEM
By Mary Ellen Holden Debuting its fourth season on Amazon on April 17, Dino Dana has emerged as a bona […]
SPOTLIGHT: Disney Junior’s The Rocketeer Flips the Script
Original Hero Passes his Superpowers onto a Young Girl and Rocks her World © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights […]
SPOTLIGHT: Mission Unstoppable Makes Television History
Executive Producers: Madeline Di Nonno, GDIGM, CEO; Anna Wenger, Litton Entertainment; Geena Davis, GDIGM Founder; and Lyda Hill. Credit: Brian […]
