Routledge The Media in Black and White - Routledge Race Studies

The Media in Black and White examines how mass communication shapes American understanding of race across journalism, advertising, and digital platforms. This Routledge collection brings together twenty journalists and scholars of varied racial backgrounds to explore the media's treatment of racial matters and the role of race within media organisations themselves. The book addresses one of the most sensitive and contested areas in American society, investigating how media industries from traditional newspapers to the emerging information superhighway influence public perception and discourse around race. Contributors analyse coverage patterns, organisational practices, and the intersection of journalism with racial identity, offering critical perspectives on how communication systems either reinforce or challenge racial narratives in contemporary society.