People gather for the Women's March in Washington, DC, January 21, 2017.

The Media Disruptors

Nancy Wang Yuen

Nancy Wang Yuen has devoted her research to Hollywood's diversity problem

Nancy Wang Yuen's research focuses on diversity in Hollywood. And, while she says she has seen positive change, by and large there is still much to do.

Nancy Wang Yuen has devoted her research to Hollywood's diversity problem
Joanelle Romero

A trailblazing filmmaker wants to make sure Native stories have their place in the American narrative

A trailblazing filmmaker wants to make sure Native stories have their place in the American narrative
Ilia Calderon

When this Univision anchor interviewed a head of the KKK, he called her the n-word

When this Univision anchor interviewed a head of the KKK, he called her the n-word
Bhakti Shringarpure, at left

This feminist author wants to get past 'feminism-lite'

This feminist author wants to get past 'feminism-lite'
Amma Asante

Amma Asante's bicultural upbringing influences everything she does

Amma Asante's bicultural upbringing influences everything she does
People gather for the Women's March in Washington, DC, January 21, 2017.

These women are upending the media landscape

COMMENTARY: Christabel Nsiah-Buadi talks about how, over the next few weeks, this series will introduce you to six women in media who are disrupting long-established narratives and challenging us all to do better.

These women are upending the media landscape
April Reign

April Reign is changing the social conversation

The woman who created the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag has gone on to pursue what she describes as her calling — using her voice and her strategic thinking to ignite dialogue and explore issues of race, politics and culture.

April Reign is changing the social conversation