This month: Black creators challenging economic injustice and anti-Asian racism message guidance

Quinta Brunson's character in Abbott Elementary is in the school library, smiling

Abbott Elementary: When TV Gets it Right

Created by and starring West Philly's own Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary is showing us the Power of Pop to spotlight economic injustice. And we're here for it. As our recent research shows, comedies portraying low and middle-income challenges on TV often exploit characters' flaws for laughs. Abbott Elementary flips that script. It centers the teachers' love for their students and draws humor from their struggle to create an equitable learning environment in the face of systemic divestment from public schools.

New episodes air Tuesdays, 9 p.m. EST on ABC (also available via Hulu). Learn more about What TV Gets Wrong About Getting By and watch our Top 5 things we think U.S. television could do better when writing about economic disparities.

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Messaging Guidance: Anti-Asian Racism

We believe in a future where anti-Asian racism has no place. Where our communities are safe and inclusive for all. Right now, that vision feels distant following the senseless killings of Christina Yuna Lee and Michelle Go. With the Atlanta spa shooting anniversary approaching, we've compiled resources from AAPI groups to accompany our Messaging Memo on strategies to respond to anti-Asian racism.

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"That's So Black:" Equity in the Digital Age

From how we communicate to how we build community online, Black people have created internet culture as we know it today. Yet in digital spaces, white supremacy and capitalism continue to extract wealth by exploiting Black culture and dehumanizing Black creators. This trend is the focus of MediaJustice's latest video series, "That's So Black," with episodes released weekly during Black History Month.

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The Amp: March 2022 Editorial Calendar

Our Editorial Calendar is now live. In addition to celebrating Women's History Month, March includes key historic dates in the struggle for immigrant rights, civil rights history, and disability rights. Upcoming pop culture hooks include the 94th Academy Awards (Oscars) and the March Madness college basketball tournaments. See our messaging tips for these and other upcoming media hooks.