# The Power of Representation in 'Lanterns'

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Podcast: [Karen Hunter Is Awesome!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/karen-hunter-is-awesome-7113592)
Published: 2026-09-25T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Karen and actor Tyler Merritt dissect the race-centered origin story in Episode 3 of Lanterns, celebrating how the show highlights Black motherhood, fearless parenting, and the vital necessity of diverse writing rooms in sci-fi.

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