Ryan on SAG-AFTRA Strike: WBZ
Visual and Media Arts assistant professor and SAG-AFTRA member Michael Ryan weighed in on the latest strike in the entertainment industry.
Richard on Meta’s Threads: CBS News and WBZ News Radio
Richard said the fact that more than 30 million people reportedly signed up for Threads on the first day suggests people are eager to find something to replace the embattled Twitter app.
Lieb on Artists & Fan Behavior: NBC News, Something OffBeat Podcast
Marketing Communication Professor Kristin Lieb contributed to a piece about recent bad fan behavior at live concerts, in which female artists were hit by objects.
Hawkins on Equal Rights & Resistance Led by Black Transwomen: The Conversation
Assistant professor Deion Hawkins writes for the academic news site The Conversation about how Black transwomen have been at the forefront of the movement for equal rights, though not accurately represented throughout history.
House Says It’s Time for Reparations After Gutting of Affirmative Action: The Daily Beast
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision will set back economic restitution for Black America.
Riley on Why Vanna Should Be Sajak’s Replacement as Wheel of Fortune Host: CBS
Riley said hiring another white male to host a prominent show is a missed opportunity.
Gellman on Importance of College in Prison: GBH
Associate professor and Director of the Emerson Prison Initiative Mneesha Gellman contributed to a piece for GBH News regarding the need for more access to educational programs for incarcerated people in Massachusetts.
Raynauld on Clickbait Websites Using AI to Generate Content: TechCity
The content isn’t getting worse — because it was already bad.
House on 4 Facts About Juneteenth That May Not Be Taught in Florida: The Messenger
House focuses on emancipation, reparations, enslavement, and the State of Liberty.
Breaking Barriers Exhibit Covered by Local, National Media
Barrier Breakers: From Jackie to Pumpsie, which opened on Juneteenth, tells the story of the integration of Major League Baseball