This second edition covers the history of African Americans on television from the beginning of national television through the present day including:
chronology
introductory essay
appendixes
bibliography
over 1000 cross-referenced entries on actors, performers, producers, directors, news and sports journalists

Editor's Foreword   Jon Woronoff
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendixes
A Series Rankings and Ratings
B Emmy Award Winners
C African American Producers
D African American Directors
Bibliography
About the Authors

Kathleen Fearn-Banks is an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington. She joined the faculty after 21 years in network television public relations and additional experience in television news and newspaper feature writing.
Anne Burford-Johnson produced a PBS's children's series, as well as industrial and documentary films. She was also a development and program executive for network series.