Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

From magazine covers to small screens, media producers are striving to meet public demand for a level of diversity that reflects reality – but are their efforts enough? Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans about whether they believe mainstream media fairly represents all parts of society.

Trans and non-binary people are not solely defined by their gender identity, yet media outlets rarely depict these individuals in everyday situations. Through the Gender Spectrum Collection, Broadly is using stock images to reflect these diverse communities and break harmful stereotypes.

For Pride Month, Budweiser launches special edition packaging for its beers, featuring LGBTQ flags. The campaign has been accused of ‘rainbow washing’, disappointing those who expect brands to embody their true values rather than using social causes as a shortcut to increased sales.

The commercialisation of Pride Month has resulted in many businesses being called out for ‘rainbow-washing’ their products and marketing solely to boost profits. Canvas8 spoke to three experts to discover how brands can better support the LGBTQ community and authentically promote inclusivity.