Diversity and Entertainment: Black Lives in Media

by Amanda Jackson Green Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"[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

School Library Journal

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.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173145444
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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