Date

10-29-1977

Streaming Media

Series

Minority and the Media

Length

2 hours 21 minutes

Notes

In this session of the "Minority and the Media" workshop series, panelists Clarence McKee (Federal Communications Commission), Bill Hilliard (editor of the Oregonian newspaper), and Marcus Garvey Wilcher (National Coalition of Black Media) discuss the topic "How to Change the Media."

This workshop explored, among other subjects, the portrayal of people of color in the mass media, discrimination faced by people of color and women attempting to obtain employment in broadcasting and journalism, and the efficacy of federal affirmative action programs as regulated by the FCC.

The program was co-sponsored by the Portland State Black Studies Program.

Transferred and preserved by Portland State University Library’s Special Collections with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.

Subjects

Mass media and minorities -- United States, Black studies

Original Format

Reel to reel, 3.75 ips, 1 track, mono

Rights

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Description

Recording ends abruptly during Q & A session following panelist presentations.

Transcript added October 17, 2024.

PSU Library Special Collections and University Archives presents these recordings as part of the historical record. They reflect the recollections and opinions of the individual speakers and are not intended to be representative of the views of Portland State University. They may contain language, ideas, or stereotypes that are offensive to others.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11457

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