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.

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

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

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.

🎂 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/

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.

Kathy Bates at the #Emmys2025 #EMMYS

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...

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.

“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.

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

❗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%.

A powerful moment for representation on screen! For the second year in a row, three Black actors are nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the #Emmys 🙌🏾 Quinta Brunson - "Abbott Elementary" Ayo Edebiri - "The Bear" Uzo Aduba - "The Residence"

Congratulations to the creators of Ballin’ Out—a groundbreaking series on LGBTQIA+ athletes with disabilities— on their Daytime Emmy nomination! This recognition shines a spotlight on powerful stories of resilience, inclusion, and representation in sports.

Want to have lunch with an Oscar-winning actor? Now’s your chance! 🌟 Visit bit.ly/45WMTIl to bid on lunch for 4 with Geena! All proceeds go toward supporting our work to advance representation across entertainment media. 💚 Don’t miss out, bid now! #GeenaDavis #GDI

Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie in “The Last of Us,” has made Emmy history as the first nonbinary person to receive more than one Emmy nomination—a powerful step forward for visibility and inclusion in entertainment.

Join us in NYC! 🍎🏙️ On September 8, we’ll be unveiling the newest findings on representation across children’s TV from 2018 to 2024. From depictions of leadership and careers, to the inclusion of diverse, nuanced characters, we’ll share the latest on what young children are seeing on screen.

What does the data say about loneliness and isolation among men and women? Our researchers find that the trends aren’t too different. However, there are concerning divides among those with college degrees and those without. Read the full brief: aibm.org/research/mal...

“KPop Demon Hunters” became an unexpected juggernaut this summer, and is on its way to reaching the cultural resonance of Disney movies like “Encanto” and “Frozen.” But its popularity hasn’t been limited to children. Parents are eagerly watching the film, too.

Did you know that while 28% of Americans live with a disability, only 2% of film characters reflect that reality? That’s why "Out of My Mind" on @disneyplus feels like a revolution. A film that centers authentic casting, lived experience, and joy—not just stereotypes.

“In a world where scams are becoming harder to identify, it’s valuable to know how to quickly respond to a potential fraud,” says @aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social director @betsycooper.bsky.social‬ in an AI Journal op-ed. Read here for tips on navigating cyber risks👇: aijourn.com/think-youve-...

One woman, double the impact 🌟Ayo Edebiri is the first woman to receive Emmy nominations for both acting and directing in a comedy series.

In this interview with Daniel Dae Kim, he says "I just can't seem to get cast as someone who gets the girl." In our latest report with CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment), we write about the history of this trope more: geenadavisinstitute.org/wp-content/u...

"We're going up up, it's our moment 🎶🎶💜"

“Freakier Friday” landed in second place after grossing $29 million in its opening weekend.

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We are capping off our #CyberCivilDefense Summit 2025 lookback with a summary blog post, "Four Key Learnings from the 2025 Cyber Civil Defense Summit," authored by CLTC's Shannon Pierson. Here are just a handful of the numerous highlights that surfaced from throughout the day:

Mark your calendars for *Friday, Sept. 26* and join us for "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World," our free conference focused on journalism ethics in the face of fragmentation, increasing authoritarianism and disappearing and unreliable data. ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025/07/28/j...

In this “Fantastic Four,” motherhood is the super power. @chabeli.bsky.social wrote about her experience watching the film: www.instagram.com/p/DM_VkXEufBq/

The WNBA announced that “any fan who intentionally throws an object onto the court will be immediately ejected and face a minimum one-year ban." www.instagram.com/p/DNEXmrAMgYF/

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Love this news. Joe Robert Cole is shepherding this adaptation of S.A. Cosby’s bestselling 2023 novel All the Sinners Bleed for the Obamas’ production co. The adaptation will star Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù from Gangs of London and Mr Malcolm’s list. www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...

Completed a new academic rite of passage - written my first chapter for an edited volume. I couldn’t be happier about the volume it’s in! 🦹‍♀️ Thanks to @carnes.bsky.social & @gorenlj.bsky.social for having me and all the heavy lifting on the book. kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640546/

"If it happens on-screen, it will happen in real life." - Geena Davis talking to Forbes. Read more ⬇️ www.forbes.com/sites/maelle...

Without saying Beetlejuice, fav Geena Davis Film?

HackClub is hosting an AMA with the CEO of BlueSky—part of a new series helping girls become more technical & meet inspiring women engineers. If you’re a teenager between 13 and 18 join the slack to attend! hackclub.com/slack #GirlsLeadSTEM

Since 2020 only about 15% of Wikipedia editors identify as women. Earlier this month, we worked with @womendonews.bsky.social to help close that gender gap 💻 Thanks to @craignewmark.bsky.social for supporting this project and helping to safeguard the integrity of journalism and free press! 😍

Want to raise the visibility of women, women-identified, non-binary journalists? Love Wikipedia? In NYC July 17th? Come to Prime Produce 5-8pm and join @wikimedianyc.bsky.social‬ & Women Do News for an edit-a-thon! More details: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:N...

Fantastic report from the @geenadavisorg.bsky.social on the state of disability on scripted television, aptly released in disability awareness month!

In this exclusive interview with Woman's World, Oscar-winning actress #GeenaDavis shares how working with #SusanSarandon changed her life, the impact "Thelma & Louise" had on women viewers and the inspiration behind her non-profit organization, @geenadavisorg.bsky.social. Read here: bit.ly/3G025tQ

Ahead of Father’s Day, we’re honoring TV dads like Randall Pearson — a powerful example of love, complexity, and growth on screen. But stories like his are still too rare: only 7.6% of caregivers on TV are Black men in popular TV shows from 2017 - 2020.

🌈 We're celebrating the love, strength, and visibility of LGBTQIA+ moms in media. 💖 When diverse families are represented on screen, it empowers real families to see their truths reflected — with joy, nuance, and authenticity.

We’re closing out #APIMonth with a powerful reminder: representation is evolving, but the work isn’t done. Our latest report analyzes API representation in top-grossing films from 2010–2024.

The Geena Davis Institute invites you to an exclusive event, “Rewriting the Script: A New Era for API Voices in Hollywood” — a powerful conversation exploring our latest research findings on API representation in film. 🎬 🗓️ May 29, 6-8:30pm 📍The Ebell of Los Angeles 🎟️ Register: lnkd.in/gMhamgsT

✨ #representationinspires. ✨Amrit tells her story of how watching “Legally Blonde” inspired her to pursue a career in law. In a traditionally male-dominated field, Legally Blonde highlights that anyone can succeed with hard work and passion, w/o giving up femininity. bit.ly/3FnVRne #LegallyBlonde

🎬✨ Asian American voices are rising—and reshaping the media landscape. 📺💥 According to a new report from Nielsen and @GeenaDavisOrg, Asian American audiences aren’t just watching media—they’re driving what’s next. bit.ly/4jjF6aBvia #RepresentationMatters #AsianAmericanVoices #GeenaDavisInstitute

✨ Representation inspires.✨ For 5 year old Andrea, watching Brandy Norwood star as Cinderella was revolutionary. At 20, Andrea pursues a career in performing arts. She uncovers the fan letter she wrote to Brandy as a kid, realizing how far she’s come since then. #seeitbeit #RepresentationInspires

Behind every good love story is a woman writing her own ending. 💚 We’re proud to support our partner Sony Pictures Classics and their new film Jane Austen Wrecked My Life – a whimsical, heartfelt journey of love, friendship and self-discovery. 🎬 In select theaters May 23. #JaneAusten

Most moms on TV are young, thin and white, and that doesn’t reflect real life. Our #RewritingMotherhood study with Moms First found that nearly 58% of moms with young children were white, while only 24% were Black, 9% Latina and 7% API.

Being a mom is the mother of all jobs, but TV doesn’t always reflect the work that goes into it. Our 2024 #RewritingMotherhood study with @MomsFirstUS shows that while TV homes are almost always spotless, only 15% of parents were shown doing the work that goes into keeping them that way.