Working While Black: Essays on Television Portrayals of African American Professionals Brackett Latoya T.
Working While Black: Essays on Television Portrayals of African American Professionals Brackett Latoya T. In recent years, there has been a rise in diverse racial representation on television. In…
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Working While Black: Essays on Television Portrayals of African American Professionals Brackett Latoya T.
In recent years, there has been a rise in diverse racial representation on television. In this collection of essays, the representation of Black characters in professionally defined careers is examined. In particular, Black characters have become more actualized and have started extending beyond racial stereotypes.
This work also introduces the idea of Black-collar, a category which highlights the Black experience in white-collar jobs. Commentary is also provided on the portrayal of Black people in relation to stereotypes alongside the importance of Black representation on screen. The essays are divided into six parts based on themes, including profession, and focuses on a select number of Black characters on TV since the