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Students explore the issue of race in television since the 1950's, focusing specifically on African-American entertainers. After researching important issues, events, and television personalities of specific decades, students create TV guide issues.

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Media Literacy, discrimination

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african american entertainers, cultural bias, media, prejudice, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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