African-Americans watch 40% more hours of television per month than the general population. Despite being one of TV's most important audiences, programming that addresses their varied interests are not being offered.
A review of TV programs currently being aired that feature African-Americans in starring roles reveals that most are so-called reality-based shows or re-runs of comedies were once featured on the major four networks.
Conducting a first-time national survey asking African-Americans what they want to see on TV will clearly demonstrate there is demand for a broader range of programs beyond entertainment. WhatIWantToSee.com, which is being supported by various African-American groups and media outlets, plans to get as many participants to "vote" for more TV options as possible during the next two months.
The survey will be available online at www.WhatIWantToSee.com beginning January 30th until February 29th -- the end of Black History Month. Some of the nation's leading newspapers, radio programs, magazines and Web sites will be encouraging their audiences to participate. The results will be made through these same outlets and will also be delivered to key leaders in media, civil rights and academia.
For further information, visit www.WhatIWantToSee.com or email tviwanttosee@gmail.com.
I wish the netorks stop showing so much trash T.V. shows like jerry Springer,Who's your baby daddy(Maury Show) ect. ect. as a matter of fact lets add house of pain because these show are not really about us most of these show like house of pain and meet the browns are just plain fake and phony, why do black shows we always have to be clowns and just plain fools. bring back Roc is thats the case!!!
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