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  1. 18 hours ago

    Looking for some ? has you covered. The Clouds () director offers up some inspiring words on the TV industry, storytelling, and more—it’s just the boost you need today!

    From a Distance... | Justin Baldoni
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  2. 24 hours ago

    Of Indian and Ukranian heritage himself, Andrij Parekh’s win for Directing for a Drama Series () was already noteworthy within the category. As such, he dedicated his award to the kids like him who don’t always feel like they belong: “This Emmy is ours.”

    AAPIHM Spotlight: Andrij Parekh
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  3. May 9

    Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, and to anyone who has filled that special role—including the ones on TV, of course! Can you name the TV moms portrayed by these three actresses?

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  4. May 8

    Happy birthday to Sir David Attenborough! The voice who has guided audiences around the 🌍 has earned him 3 consecutive for Outstanding Narrator—so take a look back at his 2020 win!

    Happy Birthday, Sir David Attenborough!
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  5. May 7

    For Christian Serratos, the most rewarding part of working in TV is that ! Take a minute and learn more with the star of Selena: The Series ().

    From a Distance... | Christian Serratos
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  6. May 7

    You get to have a dream dinner with three TV characters, past or present: Who are you inviting?

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  7. May 7

    Actress briefly considered using a stage name when she began her career, but as she came to realize, she didn’t want any ambiguity around her Dominican descent. Read more from the star about the difference that decision made:

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  8. May 6

    Just in time for Mother’s Day this weekend, we’re throwing it back to Estelle Getty’s 1988 win! The actress was best known for playing one of TV’s most iconic mothers, Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls! What’s your favorite Sophia zinger?

    Estelle Getty wins the #Emmy!
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  9. May 6

    Ann Dowd from joins us and talks about all the joys and privileges of working in television. If you need a dose of warmth and positivity today, look no further!

    From a Distance... | Ann Dowd
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  10. May 5

    And finally, another big thank you to The Loreen Arbus Foundation for supporting this event! Your ongoing commitment made this important dialogue possible. You can rewatch the full event, “The Power of TV: ” any time, right here:

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  11. May 5

    Our virtual event has come to a close. Many thanks to our panelists—Ryan O’Connell, , and —for bringing your whole selves to this conversation. And thank you to our wonderful moderator and interpreter!

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  12. May 5

    As reminds us, we can be hopeful for changes around representation and inclusion in the industry. But it will require a collective effort from those in power to invite marginalized communities in—and support real, persistent change.

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  13. May 5

    Discussions around representation in the media often reduce and simplify intersecting identities. Watch as explains why preserving the nuance inherent to identity is so important.

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  14. May 5

    This is an excellent discussion, so don’t miss out. You can still watch “The Power of TV: ” right here:

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  15. May 5

    Ryan O’Connell explains how tokenism extends into which series we do—and don’t—get to see on TV. When Hollywood views identities as a box to check on their programming slate, it communicates to marginalized communities that there’s only one seat at the table.

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  16. May 5

    . reflects on her relationship to her identity over her career. “...every time something good has happened, I’ve always been like, ‘Oh, yes! I got that in spite of being Asian.’” Now, she feels she has a responsibility to embrace her identity in her success.

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  17. May 5

    Ryan O’Connell lays out one of the key reasons why : “TV and film implicitly tells the culture who and who does not matter. So when you’re not being represented, the message is received: ‘You do not matter.’” For him, his work must at least be meaningful.

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  18. May 5

    Important words from : “A large part of navigating going into rooms and being told ‘no’ and having the resilience and the persistence to keep moving has everything to do with living in a world that tells me that I am less than because of my identities.”

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  19. May 5

    Psst! Remember, you can watch along here:

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  20. May 5

    For , it is so powerful to know that younger generations are getting to see stories about people who reflect their identities. Watch in her own words why .

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