Africa in the Media
Recognizing the pivotal role of media and entertainment in shaping perceptions and opinions of Africa and African people, Africa in the Media is the Africa Narrative’s inaugural re-search project. By illuminating how Africa and Africans are depicted in U.S. media and entertainment, it aims to generate a deeper understanding of the media’s impact on opinions and attitudes toward Africa, and more broadly, on U.S. engagement with the continent.
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How Trump's Sh*thole Remark About Africa Affected Public Sentiment
An analysis of Twitter sentiment in the wake of news re-ports that President Donald J. Trump had characterized some African nations as “sh*thole countries."
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An analysis of Twitter sentiment in the wake of news re-ports that President Donald J. Trump had characterized some African nations as “sh*thole countries."
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