Tonya Todd is a Las Vegas author, actress, and activist. Invested in fair representation, her continued involvement in the literary, theatre, and filmmaking communities provides a platform to champion marginalized artists and contributes toward an environment that embraces a variety of voices.
Hear Tonya discuss her biracial journey and ….
- The importance of pushing yourself to make people feel included even when it feels awkward or uncomfortable.
- The damage caused by dismissing projects as Black or Gay or Asian as if they don’t have universal appeal.
- Why it’s important to consume media that is centered on people whose identity is different from ours.
- How allies can contribute to an inclusive environment and assist marginalized artists.
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Deborah Levine founded the American Diversity Report in 2006. She is a Forbes Magazine top "Trailblazer" and award-winning author of 20 books. Her published articles span decades including: American Journal of Community Psychology, Journal of Public Management & Social Policy, The Bermudian Magazine, The Harvard Divinity School Bulletin.
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