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Representation in the media has been a long term struggle for members of minority groups. Mainstream media historically underrepresents anyone that is not white, cisgender, heterosexual, and/or male. This particularly affects intersectional identities, as there is even less representation present for them. Even when minority groups are represented, there is a high possibility that they will be stereotypes, one dimensional, and side characters. This is particularly prevalent for Black queer folks, as the image of queerness in the media is very white. Even when there is a Black queer person included in a romantic storyline, it is often with a white person. The underrepresentation of Black queer people in media doesn't allow for real Black queer people to see themselves in the things they watch or read. Being able to see yourself in the media can help you explore your own identity and see possibilities for your own life. This also means that members of other communities are not expose...