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Newspapers And Their Relationship To The Black Agenda, Dexter D. Eure Sr. Jun 1987

Newspapers And Their Relationship To The Black Agenda, Dexter D. Eure Sr.

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The news media, by print or electronics, influences and shapes society's attitudes; it is essential then, if not vital, that the media accurately reflect every aspect of our society - including the good, the bad, and the ugly. By keeping this nation - as well as the world - in its proper context, we can better understand - and thus better solve - the problems that envelop us, such as racism, sexism, unemployment, hazardous waste, and the consequences of a nuclear meltdown.

To help present an accurate picture of who we are and what's happening around us, the news media …