Our thoughts on Pepsi's tone-deaf commercial lead us into a broader discussion about representation in pop culture. From the Fast & Furious franchise to Shondaland, we cover some ground and expand upon the idea that seeing yourself represented on screen is a form of validation. Finally, CNN's Jeffrey Lord has us wondering what it takes to effectively create and communicate empathy in conversations about race.

• Pepsi (2:10)
• Representation in Pop Culture (12:30)
• CNN & Jeffrey Lord (27:00)

References

• Pepsi Commercial - SNL (YouTube)
• 'Furious 7' Audience 75 Percent Non-White: Inside the Diversity Stats (The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Feminist Heroines of Shondaland (Study Breaks)
• Don Lemon, CNN, Jeffrey Lord... (YouTube)

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