In 2015, 17% of American weddings were interracial – up from 3% in 1967. While Gen Z is set to be the most diverse generation yet, their language of choice – emoji – doesn't reflect this. Tinder is calling for greater representation, with the inclusion of interracial couple emoji.

After years of campaigning for greater recognition across the digital sphere, Australian aboriginal culture is finally getting its own range of emojis. It’s part of a wider shift as marginalised communities push for inclusivity and authentic representation across media spaces.

For the eighth series of MTV’s reality show Are You The One?, the drama-filled fun came with an important social message. By featuring an entirely sexually fluid cast, the network offered a nuanced portrayal of LGBTQ dating in 2019 and boosted media representation for this oft-sidelined group.

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.