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Does reality TV really care about diversity?

Manna Dellota

In recent years, reality TV has promoted itself as a platform that embraces diversity, showcasing contestants from various ethnic backgrounds. But do these shows truly care about their People of Color (POC) contestants? From underrepresentation to outright racism, POC contestants continue to face systemic bias both on and off-screen. This article explores the harsh realities of how popular reality TV shows treat their diverse contestants, despite claims of inclusivity. We’ll dive into the stories of individuals like Natalie Lee, Jenn Tran, and Rachel Nance, who have encountered everything from limited screen time to racist comments from viewers. Is reality TV really as diverse as it claims to be, or is it simply using representation as a marketing tool? Let's uncover the truth.

The California Government Code § 8260 authorizes the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in consultation with the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA), to administer the Stop the Hate (STH) Program that awards funding to qualified nonprofit organizations to provide support and services to victims and survivors of hate incidents and hate crimes and their families and facilitate hate incident or hate crime prevention measures.

Funded Support and Services may include:

  • Direct services for victims and survivors of hate incidents and hate crimes and their families, including mental and complementary health services; wellness and community healing; legal services; navigation, case management, and referrals;

  • Prevention services, including arts and cultural work, youth development, senior safety and escort programs, safety planning, training; and cross-racial alliance work; and

  • Intervention services, including outreach, training, restorative justice, coordination with local government and institutional partners, and coordinated regional rapid response.

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