How Did Black Audiences React to Amos 'N' Andy

question 27

Multiple Choice

How did black audiences react to Amos 'n' Andy?

• A) Blacks were excited to have black actors accurately portraying black characters.
• B) Blacks were hopeful that some black writers could get jobs on the show.
• C) Although many thought the show was accurately portraying blacks, they wished it would focus on more positive aspects of black middle-class life.
• D) Many urban, educated blacks resented the stereotypical view of blacks presented by the show. Some attempted to get it banned from the radio.

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