Lawmakers
02/25/14: African-American images in the media
Season 44 Episode 22 | 27m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The image of African Americans in the media over the years - has it changed enough?
The image of African Americans in the media over the years - has it changed enough? We examine all aspects of the media, and take a closer look at the recent Cheerios commercials, a Delta in-flight safety video, and the Trayvon Martin case. Our panelists include Monica Pearson, Retired WSB Anchor/Reporter, Alicia Thompson, Edelman, Sr. VP – Consumer and Dana Smith, Cultural Proficiency Consultant.
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Lawmakers is a local public television program presented by GPB
Lawmakers
02/25/14: African-American images in the media
Season 44 Episode 22 | 27m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The image of African Americans in the media over the years - has it changed enough? We examine all aspects of the media, and take a closer look at the recent Cheerios commercials, a Delta in-flight safety video, and the Trayvon Martin case. Our panelists include Monica Pearson, Retired WSB Anchor/Reporter, Alicia Thompson, Edelman, Sr. VP – Consumer and Dana Smith, Cultural Proficiency Consultant.
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