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LGBTQ+ Representation in Media

LGBTQ+ Representation in Media

Angelina Jonkaitis, Entertainment Editor October 3, 2020

LGBTQ+ representation has been more predominant in the media throughout the years. Animated shows, live tv and several movies have introduced new LGBTQ+ related characters and continue to share these stories...

The series I Am Not Okay With This features actress Sophia Lillis who plays the main character Sydney Novak and actor Wyatt Oleff who plays Stanley Barber, both popular actors who had breakout roles in horror film IT (2017).

Netflix’s complicated relationship with LGBTQ+ representation

Kyra Martin, Staff Reporter September 29, 2020

On August 21, Netflix announced it was canceling two shows that featured LGBTQ+ representation in their main cast, “The Society'' and “I Am Not Okay With This''. These shows both had a very large following...

Sabre Hummus advertisement during the Super Bowl included drag queens Miz Cracker and Kim Chi.

Opinion: LGBTQ representation matters, even in commercials

Joelle Wittig, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2020

Nearly 100 million viewers tuned in for the Super Bowl on the night of Feb. 2, prepared for the big game, funny commercials and musical performances. However, unlike previous years, LGBTQ representation...

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