diversity Archives - Empoword Journalism https://www.empowordjournalism.com/tag/diversity/ Led by women. Uniting and empowering journalists across the globe. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:04:55 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Little Mermaid: A Big Step Towards Diversity https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-little-mermaid-a-big-step-towards-diversity/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-little-mermaid-a-big-step-towards-diversity/#respond Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:16:09 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=40218 Madeleine Brooks The original The Little Mermaid film was a classic Disney animation released in 1989. I loved watching it as a child, so I couldn’t stop myself from going to see the live-action remake released this May. Synopsis “a Disney princess film wouldn’t end without a happily ever after”

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-little-mermaid-a-big-step-towards-diversity/feed/ 0 Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Is More Historically Accurate Than You Think https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/queen-charlotte-a-bridgerton-story-is-more-historically-accurate-than-you-think/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/queen-charlotte-a-bridgerton-story-is-more-historically-accurate-than-you-think/#respond Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:37:20 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=40159 Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story features a diverse cast, lauded by some, but critiqued by others for a lack of historical accuracy.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/queen-charlotte-a-bridgerton-story-is-more-historically-accurate-than-you-think/feed/ 0 EDI Workshop Series: Winter 2022 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/journalism-hub/edi-workshop-series-winter-2022/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/journalism-hub/edi-workshop-series-winter-2022/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:51:12 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=38099 Faye Minton In November and December 2022, Social Media Manager Lauren Bryant organised and hosted a series of EDI workshops, focused on addressing some barriers young journalists face when breaking into the industry. Each of the four instalments invited established journalists to a panel to discuss a topic related to

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/journalism-hub/edi-workshop-series-winter-2022/feed/ 0 Thomas & Friends’ Introduce New Autistic Character https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/thomas-friends-introduce-new-autistic-character/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/thomas-friends-introduce-new-autistic-character/#respond Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:00:26 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=30777 Nearly four decades after the popular children's show was released in October 1984, Thomas & Friends is now including some diversity and representation in their team of tank engines.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/thomas-friends-introduce-new-autistic-character/feed/ 0 Where Is The Love in ‘Love Island’ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/opinion/where-is-the-love-in-love-island/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/opinion/where-is-the-love-in-love-island/#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:38:08 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=22705 Aymee Chingwara With summer fast approaching, viewers will soon be perched up on their sofas every evening at 9pm awaiting the latest episode of Love Island. For two months straight, fans of the show will be treated to watching young and sexy singles fawn over each other in a bid

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/opinion/where-is-the-love-in-love-island/feed/ 0 The 10 most influential women in cinema today https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/the-10-most-influential-women-in-cinema-today/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/the-10-most-influential-women-in-cinema-today/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:39:09 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=22841 Alexandria Slater Women deserve praise and recognition for their influence and contribution to the world of cinema every day. But what better time to shine a spotlight on the craft of actresses, writers and directors on International Women’s Day? Despite the progress made, the film industry remains a white, male-dominated

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/the-10-most-influential-women-in-cinema-today/feed/ 0 In Conversation With Georgia Coan – Wednesday 9th June 2021 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/in-conversation-with-georgia-coan-wednesday-9th-june-2021/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/in-conversation-with-georgia-coan-wednesday-9th-june-2021/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:47:40 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=15339 On Wednesday 9th June 2021, Empoword Journalism hosted the ninth workshop in their ‘In Conversation With…’ series. Opinion Editor Sanjana Idnani and Amelia Perry sat down with Georgia Coan, a podcast producer, journalist, and reporter for the BBC, to discuss podcasting, radio, routes into the journalism industry, dealing with sensitive topics and more.

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