The Black Press in Britain - Softcover

Benjamin, Ionie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1858560284 ISBN 13: 9781858560281

Publisher: Trentham Books Ltd, 1995

Synopsis

Examining the growth of the black media in Britain from 1901 to today, this book traces the struggles and successes of the owners and controllers of the major black media, their history and current status. The book considers the portrayal in the mainstream media of black people and finds a pattern of gross omission and stereotypical racist distortion. It links this misrepresentation to the growth of separate media for a population which, like all members of modern society, relies on the media for information and entertainment. It relates how, despite legislation, black people still do not have equality of opportunity and that this is true, too in the case of employment in the mainstream media industry - particularly at senior level.

About this title

Review:

...an excellent reference about the path we have travelled and a reminder of the milestones reached. --Sir Trevor MacDonald OBE

About the Author:

Ionie Benjamin is a journalist and broadcaster who has contributed editorial for The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, Chelsea News, Hammersmith and Fulham Chronicle, The Voice, The Gleaner and London Extra. Her broadcasting experience encompasses BBC TV, BBC Radio, Choice FM, Sky TV and Channel Five.

About this edition

• Publisher: Trentham Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1858560284
• ISBN 13: 9781858560281
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 120