The Media’s Stereotypical Portrayals of Race

Miami Heat's LeBron James speaks with Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant during a game on January 19, 2012. The media's stereotypical portrayals of race have obscured reality in sports. (AP/Lynne Sladky)

The news media present images that mislead and misinform our perceptions of minority populations in the United States.

Center for American Progress