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The Media Platforms BIPOC Youth Say are Most Diverse and Inclusive

Of all the platforms they get entertainment from, these are the ones that BIPOC youth say are the most inclusive and diverse…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Nov 21 2022
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

BIPOC and White / non-Hispanic youth agree Netflix is the most inclusive and diverse entertainment platform out there
Social media platforms beat out most traditional media sources in terms of representation, though
Instagram ranks especially high for BIPOC youth, as a popular platform to connect with other BIPOC creators

Research shows that entertainment with diverse casts and crews draws in more viewers, and even makes more money, yet diversity in entertainment remains inequal, especially in representation of people of color. Streaming services have had a positive impact on this discrepancy in on-screen and behind-the-camera representation, but there’s absolutely room for growth—and YPulse’s research clearly shows that Gen Z and Millennials aren’t willing to settle for media that doesn’t feature diverse casts, creators, and representation of experiences. Our own TV/Entertainment research found 77% of young people agree that “TV shows / movies should make an effort to represent all races.”...