Discusses conflict between Blacks and Jews in the entertainment world, particularly in the film, television, and music industries. Traces Black-Jewish interaction from vaudeville to present-day Hollywood, Broadway, and the recording studio. Describes controversial remarks by performers and public figures, and calls for an end to insults and…

"Narrowcasting" is information and entertainment aimed at specific population segments, including previously ignored minorities. Cable, satellite, videodisc, low-power television, and video cassette recorders may all help keep minorities from being "information poor." These elements, however, are expensive, and study is needed to understand how…

Analyses the history of the portraiture of blacks in the media, notes the effect of behavioral scientific findings as represented in the media, and argues that the media have functioned to reinforce cultural norms, create new forms, and influence the modes of conduct of blacks. (JM)

Historically black colleges and universities receive only a small portion of the large sums generated by college athletics through broadcast revenues. The appropriate role of the black college athlete and changes necessary to improve education for athletes while correcting inequalities in funding are discussed. (SLD)