The_Lack_Of_Minorities_On_Prime_Time_Television

The Lack Of Minorities On Prime Time Television The Lack of Minorities on Prime Time Television Television began with the promise of racial balance in its treatment of minorities, a vision that was never fulfilled. In the beginning, blacks were only seen in guest roles on the television shows of liberal white performers. When they were allowed reoccurring roles in such shows as Amos & Andy and, The Little Rascals, they were depicted as stupid and lacking in normal human character. The forty-year history has seen an increase in the black presence on television, but only mild variations in the racially stereotyped roles minorities play. Terry by Jones and Robert Staples, conclude that white supremacy ideology has encouraged the distorted images of blacks in that medium and has resulted in adverse effects on both the black and white audiences (60). The four major broadcast networks are bettering their minority hiring initiatives in response to harsh criticism and treats from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. According to John W. Ellis the organization challenged the networks' 1999-2000 fall lineup of programs due to the lack of minority actors in lead roles. A study released last summer by the NAACP showed that 62% of African-Americans and 63% of Latinos surveyed believe that television entertainment networks, television, minority, network, naacp, minorities, diversity, cbs, according, roles, mfume, fall, changes, shows, show, make, fox, writers, white, tv, robb, programs, problem, president, nbc, lack, however, four, ellis, companies, broadcast, black, been, agreements, actors