Faces you don’t see in the media

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When people see themselves reflected on screen, in print, or online, it sends a powerful message: “You belong. Your story matters.” PHOTO | FILE

Media shapes our understanding of the world. It tells stories, highlights events, and frames narratives that influence how we see ourselves and others. Yet, amid the constant flow of news, entertainment, and social media, certain voices are consistently under-represented or worse, invisible.

These are the faces you don’t see, the communities and individuals whose stories rarely make it to the headlines, screens, or trending feeds. Representation, or the lack thereof, is not just a cultural issue it is a societal one.