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media portrayals of African Americans  

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  • The media have long been known to influence the public's view of crime, and the media's depictions of race and crime have interested social scientists for decades. African Americans are portrayed by the media in many diverse ways, some positive, some negative. [Source: Encyclopedia of Race and Crime; Media Portrayals of African Americans]

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