I've talked about representation in media a few times before, so I thought it only fitting that I talk about the representation that everyone talks about. The diversity of a cast of character, namely how much people of color(POC) representation there is in a show or film. It's common knowledge that there are a lot of shows and movies that have a largely white cast when some of those white actors could easily be POC.

Okay, so there isn't enough POC representation, why should you care? Well, the same reason you should care about any representation. Representation matters. No matter what it is being represented, seeing characters that one can relate to effects people, especially those of a younger age. I've talked about this with the LGBTQ+, as well as with mental illness, but now I feel the most talked about representation needs to be talked about in my articles.

Now, unlike my other articles, I don't have a very good example that comes to mind. Though, lately a lot of shows and movies have done a good job of representation. I know a largely talked about movie is Moonlight, which won an Oscar for Best Picture and had(as far as I know) an entirely black cast. Also, a big one that has been talked about is Moana, for, despite being animated, had an ethnically correct cast.

It's hard for me to talk about representation of POC, because I can't relate to the feelings of POC. However, I can argue that POC representation is important. I know, to some extent, what it's like to grow up without seeing someone like yourself on TV(I have red hair, though I know it's not entirely the same). The point is, that growing up and seeing someone you can relate to on TV or in the movies gives you a sense of confidence growing up that you wouldn't normally have.

I suppose that's the entire point of this series of articles, is that representation--no matter who it's of--is important. And I think TV/movie writers should think about that more when it comes to both writing and casting their shows.