Rhetorical Situation:

· Writer/Artist: Kendrick Lamar

· Text/Subject: DNA

· Audience: This is an anthem for Black people and education for the rest of the world, especially those whose idea of Black culture have been shaped by mainstream media who spin only negative stereotypes.

· Context: Appropriate representation for Black people in mainstream media through personal identity and experience.

Lamar, Kendrick. “DNA”. Spotify. open.spotify.com/track/6HZILIRieu8S0iqY8kIKhj?si=35109d9c6bea493e

Rhetorical Situation:

· Writer: Jordan Peele

· Text/Subject: Horror/Comedy film that addresses and challenges stereotypes about Black people through the lens of a horror film.

· Audience: General US population (especially white and black audiences) both familiar and unfamiliar with the Black experience in America and how films in media that push racial narratives - intentionally or unintentionally - have a negative impact.

· Context: Appropriate representation for Black people in mainstream media (film, in this case).

Peele, Jordan, director. Get Out. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, 2017.

Rhetorical Situation:

· Writer: Jonathan Dunn, Sheldon Lyn, Nony Onyeador, and Ammanuel Zegeye

· Text/Subject: Informational article discussing the challenges for black talent finding opportunities in film and media due to a lack of inclusivity, and the potential economic benefits for each industry if black talent had more opportunities.

· Audience: General US population interested in media representation.

· Context: Statistics and trends in media and television, with predicative data for positive trends in film and tv with black inclusion.

Dunn, Jonathan, et al. “Black Representation in Film and TV: The Challenges and Impact of Increasing Diversity.” McKinsey & Company, McKinsey & Company, 11 Mar. 2021, www.mckinsey.com/Featured-Insights/Diversity-and-Inclusion/Black-representation-in-film-and-TV-The-challenges-and-impact-of-increasing-diversity#/.

Rhetorical Situation:

· Writer: Ryan Coogler

· Text/Subject: Action/Sci-fi Disney film representing the first major Black superhero from Marvel in a film.  

· Audience: All people around the world familiar and unfamiliar with the rich African heritage and Black culture.

· Context: Positive representation for Black people in film, especially inspiring hope and empowerment for Black youth.

Coogler, Ryan, director. Black Panther. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, 2018.

Rhetorical Situation:

· Writer: Dr. Travis L. Dixon

· Text/Subject:  An informational article with statistics on media trends regarding negative portrayal of Black families in news and media.

· Audience: General US population interested in understanding biased media trends that misrepresent Black people, and how to provide appropriate representation.

· Context: Lack of proper representation for Black people in the United States.

Dixon, Travis L. “A Dangerous Distortion of Our Families.” Color Of Change, Jan. 2018, colorofchange.org/dangerousdistortion/.