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Media Diversity Publications & Materials

Telecommunications & Broadband

Karen K. Narasaki appointed to the Federal Communications Commission Federal Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age
AAJC comments to the NTIA on Broadband Diversity Supporters
AAJC comments to the FCC on the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger

Asian Pacific Americans in Prime Time: Setting the Stage

As a follow up to our 2004 study, this new report investigates the portrayal of prime time APIA regular characterson the six national television broadcast networks for Fall 2005. The appearance of Asian Pacific American regular characters on network prime time television has not significantly increased over the last two years. The percentage of regular Asian Pacific American characters on prime time television comprises only 2.6 percent of all prime time television regulars despite Asian Pacific Americans making up 5 percent of the U.S. population. Of the 102 prime time programs, only 14 feature at least one Asian Pacific American.

Asian Pacific Americans in Prime Time: Lights, Camera and Little Action
This pioneer study on the representation of Asian Pacific Americans on television reveals a dearth of quality roles for APAs in prime time programming. Published by the Asian American Justice Center, together with the Asian Law Caucus and Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Asian Pacific Americans in Prime Time: Lights, Camera and Little Action uses systematic research methods to analyze the type, quality, and complexity of characters portrayed by APA actors.

The 2009 Asian Pacific American Report Card on TV Diversity

The 2008 Asian Pacific American Report Card on TV Diversity

The 2007 Asian Pacific American Report Card on TV Diversity

The 2006 Asian Pacific American Report Card on TV Diversity

The 2005 Asian Pacific American Report Card on TV Diversity

The news release, the Report Card, and a Statement by Alex Nogales, director of the National Hispanic Media Coalition.

Statement by Mark S. Reed, American Indians in Film and Television

The 2004 Asian Pacific American Report Card on TV Diversity

2004 APA Media Coalition Report Card - Tracks how well the television networks promoted diversity in front of and behind the cameras during the 2004 calendar year.
2004 APA Media Coalition Full Report - A comprehensive report on the networks' efforts on diversity.
2004 National Latino Media Council Report Card - Tracks how well the television networks promoted American Latino diversity in front of and behind the camera.
2004 National Latino Media Council Full Report - A comprehensive report on the networks' efforts on American Latino diversity.

The 2003 Asian Pacific American Report Card on TV Diversity

2003 APA Media Coalition Report Card - Tracks how well the television networks promoted diversity in front of and behind the cameras during the 2003-2004 season.

The 2002 Asian Pacific American Report Card on TV Diversity

2002 APA Media Coalition Report Card - Tracks how well the television networks promoted diversity in front of and behind the cameras during the 2002-2003 season.
2002 American Indians in Film and Television - Grades the diversity of Native American representation on screen.
2002 National Latino Media Council - Grades the diversity of Latino representation on screen.
2002 Combined Coalition Overall - A compendium of all three report cards.

Action Tools

How to Report Offensive Materials in the Media - What do you do when you see something offensive in a TV show or hear a racist comment on the radio? This fact sheet can help you prepare for what you need to do.