Ethnic and Racial Images in the Media

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Mahtani, Michelle. "Representing Minorities: Canadian media and minority identities."
Canadian Ethnic Studies 33.3 (2001): 99. CBCA referenceSummary. Western Libraries, London, ON. 1 Feb. 2005 http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb.

This article discusses the limited roles in media entertainment for people of the Black community. For example- roles such as villains are allotted to black people rather than heroes. Another positive aspect of this article is that it focuses on Canadian television- as Canadian citizens, analyzing Canadian media is crucial to understanding our national identity.


Williams, Kam. "Spike Lee raps about Oscars, Knicks and Jim Brown". Afro American Star. 110.34 (2002): B1[Washington] 1 Feb. 2005, D.C.

This article showcases an interview with Spike Lee- the controversial film director. He discusses misrepresentation or lack thereof in his films, as well as in other's films. Since he is Black himself, this might be relevant to the research as he is resisting the misrepresentation by creating controversial films. His opinion may really assist the research in this field due to his first-hand experience.

Thompson, Bankole. "Africans call for an end to misrepresentation during black history month".
Michigan Citizen 24.13 (2002): 13. Ethnic Newswatch Summary. Western Libraries, London, On. 1 Feb 2005 http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb.

This article explores people from the Black community during Black history month and thier observations and criticisms of misrepresentation in the media. This is important so the researcher sees the resistance on the part of the Black community, the evidence (that there is an need for reform within media portrayals, and possible solutions posed by the people of the Black community.

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