Racial Bias in Media
Discover key takeaways from 4 podcast episodes about this topic.
"Black Out Loud": Roland, Geoff Bennett Dissect The Revolutionary Era of ’90s Black TV Comedy
The 1990s marked a revolutionary era for Black TV comedy, driven by a unique confluence of economic, cultural, and industry factors that reshaped television and created lasting cultural impact, despite persistent systemic inequities like the 'black tax'.
Roland, Geoff Bennett Talk "Black Out Loud" and the Revolutionary Era of ’90s Black TV Comedy
This episode dissects the revolutionary 1990s era of Black TV comedy, revealing how it reshaped network television, influenced culture, and exposed the enduring 'black tax' in Hollywood.
Tiffany Cross Exposes How Media Normalized Attacks on Black Humanity in the Trump Era.
Media veterans Tiffany Cross and Roland Martin expose the systemic racial bias in newsrooms, detailing how mainstream outlets normalize attacks on Black humanity and prioritize 'entertainment' over factual reporting, ultimately undermining democracy.
Trump DOJ Voter Crackdown, Claudette Colvin Remembered., No Charges in Jacksonville Cop Assault.
This episode exposes the deliberate, multi-faceted assault on Black America's voting rights and economic power, alongside a critical look at media's role in normalizing authoritarianism and the historical fight for civil rights.