Describe how television helped to shape the image of Black America during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Discuss racial stereotyping.

Describe how television helped to shape the image of Black America during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Discuss racial stereotyping.

Then Research “Roots” mini-series from the 1970’s. How was Roots different from “I Spy” in terms of the depiction of Black American popular culture? Give examples.