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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 9h

How do young people really feel about AI? @girlswhocode.bsky.social is asking the question in their new campaign, Speak On It. Check it out: speakonit.ai

Speak On It | Girls Who Code

Girls and nonbinary youth: the future of AI needs your voice. Speak On It is a movement to spark conversation and action around AI. Share your perspectives and help shape inclusive, ethical AI for e...

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 5d

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 5d

Place your bid now for these once-in-a-lifetime experiences—all while supporting the Geena Davis Institute’s mission to advance representation across entertainment media!

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 27d

I love this movie.

Tom Hanks and Geena Davis in the celebrated mixed hand signals scene in A League of Their Own.

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JLRay @jlray.bsky.social · 7d

Truly, "Geena Davis has an adventure with sentient vermin" is one of the richest and most verdant lands of contrast in all of cinema

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 7d

Seeing characters like Marlee Matlin’s Joey Lucas in “The West Wing” break barriers and challenge the narrative shows audiences that disability and professional excellence are not mutually exclusive.
#DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #DisabilityRepresentation #seeitbeit #TheWestWing #MarleeMatlin

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 7d

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month—a reminder that what we see on screen shapes perceptions around who belongs in the workplace.

Our research found that disabled adult TV characters are less likely to be shown with a job compared to non-disabled characters.

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 14d

Characters of all kinds–especially all abilities–should be included in the stories we tell.
#seeitbeit #DisabilityInclusion

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 14d

Only 2.5% of characters on screen are disabled, making disability nearly invisible in children’s TV.
But disability is part of everyday life, and kids deserve to see it reflected in the shows they watch.

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 20d

Characters of color are well-represented in STEM roles in children’s TV—a powerful reminder that representation shapes possibility. Shows like “Ada Twist, Scientist” empower kids of color to see themselves as scientists, engineers and innovators. 🌟🔬

#GDI #ChildrensTV #seeitbeit #GirlsLeadSTEM

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STEMM Opportunity Alliance @stemmopportunity.bsky.social · Sep 2

The STEMM Opportunity Alliance, including our backbone team @aaas.org and our 280+ cross-sector partners, is excited to be celebrating #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth this September.

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 22d

It’s time for more equal gender representation in all types of roles—because every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they love. 💜✨
#GDI #ChildrensTV #seeitbeit

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 22d

When kids grow up seeing more boys than girls on screen—even monsters, talking animals, or aliens—it shapes how they imagine what’s possible. This is what led Geena to start the Institute over 20 years ago.

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 22d

Our latest TV report showed a positive increase in female characters, but male characters still outnumber female characters in children’s TV, especially among animated nonhuman roles.

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Global Cyber Alliance @gca.bsky.social · 22d

🎂 Today marks a milestone — 10 years of the Global Cyber Alliance! 🎉

Thank you to our partners, donors, and communities who have worked so hard to make our digital lives more secure. H

Read the press release, watch our 10-year recap video:

globalcyberalliance.org/10/

Celebrating 10 Years of GCA

Global Cyber Alliance Marks 10 Years of Impact, Appoints Brian Cute as Interim CEO to Lead in a Critical Moment for Cybersecurity

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 23d

Let’s greenlight more shows for kids with Latinx characters, because when we tell stories that reflect the world around us, more children will feel accepted and empowered.

#seeitbeit #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 23d

As we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, we’re calling for more representation of Latinx characters in children’s TV. Our annual children’s TV report found that just 9% of characters in new kids shows in 2024 are Latinx. That’s well below the share of people in the U.S. who identify as Latinx.

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SinnamonS @sinnamonscouture.bsky.social · 24d

Kathy Bates at the #Emmys2025 #EMMYS

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 24d

Jeff Hiller just took home the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the #Emmys.

He spoke to Rolling Stone in June about how he believes he has achieved the “perfect amount of minor fame.”

Interview: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 24d

Tramell Tillman wins Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the #EMMYs for ‘SEVERANCE’

He makes history as the first Black actor to win the category.

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 27d

“Will & Harper,” the documentary full of self-exploration and trans joy, is nominated for 5 Emmys! Starring Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, the film explores the duo’s longtime friendship after Steele's public coming out as a transgender woman and the journey of self-discovery that follows.

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 28d

At just 15 years old, Owen Cooper is making history as the youngest-ever Emmy nominee in his category! 🌟 His breakout performance in Netflix’s “Adolescence” not only showcased his raw talent but also proved how powerful youth-driven storytelling can be.

#Emmys #OwenCooper #seeitbeit

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 29d

📺 Want to see the full breakdown? Read the full report here: bit.ly/46uNctS

GDI’s 2025 Children’s TV Report: Record Number of Female Leads in New Shows

This annual report explores the state of representation in children’s television from 2018 to 2024.

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · 29d

❗GDI’s 2025 Children’s TV Report is here❗
We analyzed new and popular children’s programming to see what kids are seeing on TV, and where there is room for improvement. In new programming, female leads are on the rise, reaching a record high of 49%.

GDI’s 2025 Children’s TV Report: Record Number of Female Leads in New Shows

This annual report explores the state of representation in children’s television from 2018 to 2024.

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Geena Davis Institute @geenadavisorg.bsky.social · Sep 8

This milestone reflects the growing recognition of Black women’s voices, talent, and storytelling in television comedy. Progress worth celebrating! ⭐

#seeitbeit #QuintaBrunson #AyoEdebiri #UzoAduba

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