Mediated Messages and African-American Culture Elizabeth A. Speelman glamour and desperation with wit

glamour and desperation with wit and flair

or white-tipped canes sweeping across footpaths

the Palermo Stone

how social issues are confronted or ignored

Though you may have never heard his name before

Mediated Messages and African-American Culture Elizabeth A. Speelman glamour and desperation with witImages of African Americans abound in United States' culture on television, in films, on the radio and in newsprint. Whether in works by African Americans most notably popular music, film and now television programmes or works about African Americans, from documentaries to news coverage, strong images pervade our public consciousness. Integrating applied analysis, case studies and critical perspectives, contributions from leading scholars explore key