The Image of African Americans in the U.S. Press. "The Truth behind the Facts.".

Abron, JoNina M.

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ERIC Number: EJ466364

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Image of African Americans in the U.S. Press. "The Truth behind the Facts."

Abron, JoNina M.

Black Scholar, v21 n2 p49-52 Mar-May 1990

Mainstream media in the United States, the press in particular, continue to misrepresent African-American life and culture. Provides specific examples of omissions and neglect in reporting the truth behind news accounts about or affecting African Americans. Unidentified or "reliable" sources in stories about African Americans must be regarded with skepticism. (SLD)

Descriptors: Black Culture, Blacks, Characterization, Cultural Images, Ethnic Stereotypes, Foreign Countries, Mass Media Effects, Misconceptions, News Media, News Reporting, News Writing, Racial Discrimination, Social Problems

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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