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African Americans and the Ente

Although the United States is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse nations in the world, film and television images often tell a different story. While improvements have been made over the last several decades in the way African-americans are portrayed in the media, the entertainment industry still has far to go in its attempt to reflect Africans-americans properly.

For instance, in a majority of horror movies, they are usually the first ones slain. This has been a constant argument for quite some time now, but it is indeed a valid complaint. From the lines they are given to the way they act is completely wrong. As anyone knows, when faced with a potentially dangerous or lethal situation, the last thing an African-americans individual would do i


Also consider that long-running African-American shows are usually those that paint a picture of idiocy. Sitcoms like “The Wayans Brothers” and “Martin” keep viewers laughing for the entire half hour that they air. If ratings show that they don’t, they find themselves replaced by a show that can. Meanwhile, shows that shine a favorable light on African Americans, “City of Angels” for example, are short-lived due to low ratings. The show featured two prominent Hollywood stars, Blair Underwood and Vivica A. Fox, in roles that contributed to the status of blacks. However, I suppose a show about black neurosurgeons isn’t exactly what sells advertising time; therefore, the show had to go.

So what does the future hold for African-Americans on televisi

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Approximate Word count = 516
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