"I do not expect the white media to create positive black male images"
- Huey Newton
About this Quote
Huey Newton's quote is a commentary on the absence of positive representation of black men in the media. He is revealing his disappointment with the media's propensity to portray black males in a negative light, typically as bad guys or criminals. He thinks that the media must be developing more favorable images of black males, but he does not expect them to do so. This quote talks to the systemic bigotry that exists in the media and how it perpetuates unfavorable stereotypes of black guys. It likewise highlights the importance of producing positive images of black guys in order to fight these stereotypes. By creating favorable images of black guys, we can assist to produce a more inclusive and fair society.
This quote is written / told by Huey Newton between February 17, 1942 and August 22, 1989. He/she was a famous Activist from USA.
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