This journal examines the representation of Blackness in film and television, exploring themes of racial hierarchy, stereotypes, and the complexities of Black identity within media. It analyzes how Black characters and narratives are portrayed, critiquing problematic representations and celebrating artistic resistance. The journal also delves into the historical and contemporary experiences of Black Americans in Hollywood and their engagement with artistic and cultural institutions.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Literature and Literary TheoryQ3
Visual Arts and Performing ArtsQ3
CommunicationQ4
Cultural StudiesQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Film, Radio, Television
Scopus Categories
Cultural StudiesLiterature and Literary TheoryVisual Arts and Performing ArtsCommunication
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Cinema and Media StudiesAfrican history and culture studiesRace, History, and American SocietyHuman auditory perception and evaluationMusic History and CultureDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesSouth Asian Cinema and CultureAfrican Sexualities and LGBTQ+ IssuesTheater, Performance, and Music HistoryAfrican studies and sociopolitical issues