Struggles for Equal Voice: The History of African American Media Democracy

Struggles for Equal Voice in African American Media Production is a groundbreaking study that reveals how African Americans have utilized access to cable television production and viewership as a significant step toward achieving empowerment during the post–Civil Rights and Black Power era.

This book provides a rich historical account of African Americans working with municipal offices, local politicians, cable service providers, and other interested parties to realize fair African American representation and media ownership in two metropolitan districts—Boston and Detroit.

The success of these efforts offers a useful lesson in community organizing, image production, education, and grassroots political action that remains relevant and applicable even today.

With its comprehensive archival work and engaging writing style, this book is an essential read for students and scholars of African-American history, culture, and technology.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights into how the mass media in America can overcome its problematic historical biases and promote greater diversity and representation.

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