Movies and Television have long provided a method of entertainment, as well as provided information about places audiences may never see, or people they may never meet. These avenues of exploration have gifted audiences information about current events, fantastical stories, and amazing narratives, since their invention. However, for a long time, the avatars of these stories have often not been representative of their viewership, and this resulted in a world where those who did not see themselves in the media they consumed felt left-out, unheard, and voiceless. Through this one hour presentation, Dr. Rougeaux-Burnes will offer a brief history of cinema and racial representation, as well as a deeper dive into the mental impact of racial representation in media and how it informs how both majority and minority individuals think of themselves, and each other.