Author: Danika McClure
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Orange is the New Black Affirms the Importance of Criminal Justice Reform For Women
In April, Netflix released a new trailer for the acclaimed series “Orange is the New Black,” a series which has been garnered praise for its diversity in storytelling and casting, and it’s critical focus on a number of social issues that activists are concerned with today. The series has closely followed Piper Chapman and her…
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5 Times Hollywood Got Mental Health and Mental Illness Right
Danika McClure maps out 5 times Hollywood got mental health right. Broad City, Empire and BoJack Horseman are a few that accurately portray mental illness.
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Transgender News: Laverne Cox Takes On US Census Bureau
Orange Is the New Black’s Laverne Cox is speaking up for the Transgender community, including making sure they’re counted in the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The Titans of Late Night Television: Where Are the Women?
Danika McClure has a few things to say about Vanity Fair’s “Titans of Late Night Television” feature. Like, where are all the women?
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Whitewashing and Stereotyping in Film: The Real Effects
Danika McClure ponders the real effects of whitewashing and stereotyping in film, from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” to “Stonewall.”
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Does the Marvel Universe Hate Women? On Black Widow and Why Merchandising Matters
Danika McClure ponders whether the Marvel Universe hates women, and why merchandising, especially Black Widow merchandising, matters.
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Editorial: On Shonda Rhimes’ Beautiful, Diverse, Complicated Female Characters
Danika McClure reveals why she loves the weekly cry-fests associated with Shonda Rhimes’ “Grey’s Anatomy,” and why we need more of it on TV.