African American Study

There is a general perception that the media associates African Americans with certain social problems like poverty and/or the welfare system; when, in fact, individuals from other ethnic groups are equally poor and depend on government assistance. Based on your understanding and experience, do you think the media portrays African Americans in a negative light? Why or why not? Please support your comments with actual examples and illustrations from the media.

African American Study

There is a general perception that the media associates African Americans with certain social problems like poverty and/or the welfare system; when, in fact, individuals from other ethnic groups are equally poor and depend on government assistance. Based on your understanding and experience, do you think the media portrays African Americans in a negative light? Why or why not? Please support your comments with actual examples and illustrations from the media.