Assignment: Shaping The Image Of Black America
In your research of television programs from the 1950's and 1960's, you will also be required to write an essay about how African Americans were portrayed in shows that were broadcast during this era.
• Describe how television helped to shape the image of Black America during the 1950's and 1960's. Discuss racial stereotyping.
• Research Roots from the 1970's. How was Roots different from these earlier television shows (Good Times, Sanford & Son, etc.) in terms of the depiction of African American popular culture? Give examples.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.