Book Young Adult By Sophie Gonzales Reviewed by Valerie The following are out of 5 Racial Representation: 4.5 LGBTQ+ Representation: 5 Disability Representation: 3.5 Body Size Representation: 4 Gender Representation: 4.5 Socioeconomic Representation: 0 Mental Health Representation: 4 Religious Representation: 0 Own Voice: No This is a really cute gay love story about Will and Ollie. Ollie is the main character and Will is theContinue reading “Only Mostly Devastated”
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Over the Moon
Movie Rated PG By Glen Keane, John Kahrs Reviewed by Lyla The following are out of 5 Racial Representation: 5 LGBTQ+ Representation: 1 Disability Representation: 1 Body Size Representation: 2 Gender Representation: 4 Socioeconomic Representation: 1 Mental Health Representation: 1 Religious Representation: 1 Own Voice: No As a Chinese American, I really related to this story. The Chinese customs and stories were very authentic. TheContinue reading “Over the Moon”
The End of October
Book By Lawrence Wright Reviewed by Craig The following are out of 5 Racial Representation: 3 LGBTQ+ Representation: 2 Disability Representation: 4 Body Size Representation: 2 Gender Representation: 4 Socioeconomic Representation: 3 Mental Health Representation: 2 Religious Representation: 5 Own Voice: No **This review contains spoilers** The book describes a terrible virus that appears to start in a camp halfway around the world and althoughContinue reading “The End of October”
Rent
Musical PG-13 By Jonathan Larson Reviewed by Sarah Erani The following are out of 5 Racial Representation: 5 LGBTQ+ Representation: 5 Disability Representation: 1 Body Size Representation: 0.3 Gender Representation: 4 Socioeconomic Representation: 5 Mental Health Representation: 4 Religious Representation: 2 Own Voice: Somewhat The show is about a group of friends that include a Latina woman, a black man, and at least one blackContinue reading “Rent”
Futurama
TV Show By Matt Groening, David X. Cohen Reviewed by Sarah Erani The following are out of 5 Racial Representation: 3 LGBTQ+ Representation: 0.7 Disability Representation: 0 Body Size Representation: 1 Gender Representation: 5 Socioeconomic Representation: 4 Mental Health Representation: 3 Religious Representation: 0 Own Voice: No There is an important character who is black and he has a black wife and son. There isContinue reading “Futurama”
Thor: Ragnarok
Movie PG-13 Directed by Taika Waititi Reviewed by Sarah Erani The following are out of 5 Racial Representation: 3 LGBTQ+ Representation: 0.2 Disability Representation: 3 Body Size Representation: 0.5 Gender Representation: 4 Socioeconomic Representation: 0 Mental Health Representation: 3 Religious Representation: 0 Own Voice: Not really There is a prominent black character who was intended to be bisexual. There are one-eyed characters. There are someContinue reading “Thor: Ragnarok”
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu)
Type of Media Rated R Written and Directed by Céline Sciamma Reviewed by Anonymous The following are out of 5: Racial Representation: 0 LGBTQ+ Representation: 5 Disability Representation: 0 Body Size Representation: 0 Gender Representation: 5 Socioeconomic Representation: 0 Mental Health Representation: 0 Religious Representation: 0 Own Voice: Yes. The writer and director is a lesbian. **Contains spoilers** There are pretty much no men inContinue reading “Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu)”
team2moms
Instagram account Denise and Ebony Reviewed by Valerie This media has positive messaging and themes regarding: Race, LGBTQ+, Gender team2moms showcases a family with 2 moms loving each other and their identities. They are LGBTQ+ advocates and especially work to inspire people to come out and destigmatize LGBTQ+ families. Their daughter Olivia and one ofContinue reading “team2moms”
Spiritfarer
Video Game Thunder Lotus Games, Nicolas Guerin 12+ Reviewed by Jesse King If applicable, there are side characters who are diverse in… Ability Body size Gender Socioeconomic status Mental Health If applicable, the storyline feature challenges that deal with… Ability Gender Socioeconomic status Mental Health Spiritfarer has you take on the role a Stella, aContinue reading “Spiritfarer”
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TV Show By Mike Schur and Dan Goor Reviewed by Sarah Erani Racial Representation: 5 LGBTQ+ Representation: 5 Disability Representation: 0 Body Size Representation: 0 Gender Representation: 5 Socioeconomic Representation: 0 Mental Health Representation: 0 Religious Representation: 2 Own Voice: Not that I know of, but they take input from the communities Several black andContinue reading “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
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