Projected as Clowns, Sidekicks, Dishonest, Violent, Angry, or Deranged: How Blacks Are Dehumanized and Discredited by the Media - Paperback

by Rufus O. Jimerson (Author)

The purpose of this book is to reveal how media images and messages undermine portrayals of the humanity of African-Americans, how they are seen in society, and whether they can live and work to their highest potential. It highlights the systemic manipulation and mind control used by the media to support a racially hostile and suppressive reality detached from the opportunity structure enjoyed by white Americans. Blacks are casted by stereotypes reinforced by films, television, and other media outlets. The result is intergenerational trauma, self-hatred, and identification with their oppressor and oppression. The leading black conservatives that reinforce white supremacy are highlighted for the harm they cause to justice, the truth, and humanity. Corrective actions by those oppo0sed to docility and its lies is suggested. The cognitive leaders in this quest are identified and what they are doing to accentuate our humanity is perused and described. These difference makers that have met the challenges imposed on them by a racially hostile society and excelled in their area of expertise. These unsung heroes and heroines are among the brightest minds and most serious contributors to society as a whole.