Two scholars who've written a new book about race and the media say many stereotypes can still be found in the characters portrayed by African-Americans.

Though black actors have gained a larger presence in Hollywood productions and major new outlets, the media still reflect components of modern racism, argue Dr. Robert Entman of North Carolina State University and Dr. Andrew Rojecki of the University of Illinois at Chicago in their new book, The Black Image in the White Mind: Media and race in America.

For more information contact Greg Thomas at 919-515-3470 or greg_thomas@ncsu.edu

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