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Portrayal & Perception: African American Men & Boy

PORTRAYAL & PERCEPTION: AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN & BOYS highlights positive profiles of successful African American men in a variety of companies and organizations, and explores how the media portrays African American men, and how society views them as a result. Topics featured in the seven-part series include: unlocking the keys to owning a successful business, instilling leadership in African American boys, pursuing careers in the fields of communications and medicine, excelling in school as teenagers, and volunteering as mentors. PORTRAYAL & PERCEPTION strives to inspire discussion, elevate portrayal, and clarify perceptions of African American men and boys in the community.

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