Organic Representation as Cultural Reparation
What would it mean if we asked of media representations: is this organic and is it reparative?
Organic representation from an intersectional perspective provides a useful framework for considering how to correct systems built for bias in media and journalism.
Organic representation begins when systems and institutions empower those who have been historically marginalized not only to tell their stories but also to own and fine-tune narratives, marketing and distribution.