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The Image of African Americans in the U.S. Press. "The Truth behind the Facts."

Mainstream media in the United States, the press in particular, continue to misrepresent African-American life and culture. Provides specific examples of omissions and neglect in reporting the truth behind news accounts about or affecting African Americans. Unidentified or "reliable" sources in stories about African Americans must be regarded with skepticism. (SLD)

Article, 1990