Does representation really matter in a system that doesn't want you to begin with?

Revisiting some thoughts on representation

Recently, a compa of mine commented on my piece about Latino invisibility, in which I lamented that we are still invisible in print, in politics and in media, among other things.

Her comment was insightful and thought provoking.

“Why is that a bad thing? Why are we begging to be included into a system, whether it's entertainment or politics, that abuses…