Diversity and Entertainment: Black Lives in Media

by Amanda Jackson Green

Overview

Film and television are major sources of entertainment and help define culture. Blockbusters like Black Panther and TV shows like Black-ish place Black characters and their experiences front and center. But Black people and Black culture have not always been represented in positive or accurate ways on screen and in many cases were portrayed by white actors. Learn about the long history of Black representation in entertainment and how increased diversity continues to shape television and movies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728429595
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	The Fight for Black Rights
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Amanda Jackson Green is a storyteller, editor, and communications professional. Her lifelong love of writing began in third grade, when she wrote her first book about celebrating the differences in her mixed-race family. She lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and two sweet pups.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Silver Screen 4

Chapter 2 A Hurtful Past 10

Chapter 3 Growing Voices 16

Chapter 4 Reclaiming Black Stories 22

Major Moments in Black Media 28

Glossary 30

Learn More 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 3–7—The six attractive books in this series take on distinct perspectives in the fight for Black rights. Each book provides a bit of history on its topic then addresses current events and movements. Focused less on statistics, stories that include dates and people are used to bring these books to life. Readers will be excited to read about people they are familiar with and intrigued to research historical figures who are unfamiliar. Personal questions interspersed throughout ask readers to identify what they would do in similar situations. These short books are easy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. VERDICT A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights.

School Library Journal

"[E]asy to read and a plethora of colorful photos help readers connect with the text. A well-written and beautiful series that brings life to the fight for Black rights."—School Library Journal

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