A discussion and celebration of positive Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) representation in Western arts and entertainment, with a look at progress past and present, and what more can be done in the future. Panelists Yas Modares Ghasiri (Sylvester Stallone’s MVP, The Breastorcism), Esraa Darwish (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fast X), Sarah Fatemi (Netflix Is a Joke, SkankFest), Kaveh Taherian (Mothman’s Compendium of Southern California Cryptids, 500 Open Tabs), Jasmin Joestar (Twitch), and Sara Karimipour (Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Alice’s Wonderland Bakery) share perspectives on creating and sustaining authentic representation. Moderated by Paul Zecharia (Mr. Student Body President, I Don’t Like My Voice). A Q&A follows.