Race and ethnicity in local television news: framing, story assignments, and source selections.: An article from: Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media

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From the author: Because local television has become the primary source for news, this study examined race and ethnicity in news stories, story assignments, and source selections. A content analysis of local newscasts found Latinos, Asian Americans, and Native Americans were virtually invisible as anchors, reporters, and subjects in the news. Although African Americans anchored and reported the news in some markets, overall there was segregation in story assignments. Rarely were Latinos, Asian Americans, or Native Americans interviewed as news sources. African Americans were used as news sources more than other racial and ethnic groups when 2 or more people were interviewed.

Citation Details
Title: Race and ethnicity in local television news: framing, story assignments, and source selections.
Author: Paula M. Poindexter
Publication:Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2003
Publisher: Broadcast Education Association
Volume: 47 Issue: 4 Page: 524(13)

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