why media matters

Key facets of identity — like gender, social class, age, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, religion, and disability — play prominent roles in the media we consume and create, determining how we see, understand, and experience the world and those we encounter in it.

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  playlists

Race & Ethnicity In The Media

Gender In The Media

Socio-Economic Class in the Media

Black Protest & Social Movements

LGBTQ Identities in the Media

Religion in the Media

Immigration, Diversity, and ‘The American Dream’ In The Media

Feminism

Age in the Media

Disability in the Media




  diy activities

Identity Collage

Mapping My World + Community

Belonging: What am I a part of?

I am, but I’m not…

My Movie Poster

Making Change

The Media and Me

Who Am I?

Your Turn

My World…My Community

Two Sides of the Fence

Who’s Who?

“You Decide”

DIY

Find the Stereotype

Behind-the-Scenes

Mash It Up

The Race Card Project

Every Single Word




praise for critical media project

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The Critical Media Project influenced me in many ways. I feel as though I don’t need another person’s approval when i make a choice. I feel more independent and more confident with myself.

Lisete Cruz
Student, Canoga Park High School

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Keep Critical Media Project Going!

Demand for Critical Media Project services outpaces current resources. With new funding CMP could expand our outreach, grow our resources and content, develop training modules for teachers, and assess our impact and value. Please consider donating today! And thank you!

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Our Funders

  • The Audrey and Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation