New TV Diversity Report

NEW TV DIVERSITY REPORT
[SOURCE: Associated Press, AUTHOR: Lynn Elber]
Employment opportunities for Hispanics at the major broadcast television networks is on the rise, but the picture was deemed less bright by other minority groups. "The number of American Latinos both in front and back of camera has increased, but they are incremental numbers in proportion to the (Latino) population," said National Latino Media Council chair Esteban Torres. In a report card issued by the Asian Pacific American Media Coalition, none of the networks improved its overall grade from last year. A total of 29 Asian Americans were cast in regular roles in prime-time programs, just two more than last year, and many roles lacked "significant air time." The NAACP stopped participating in the annual report cards a few years ago.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/30/AR200710...
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* ABC wins top grade for diversity
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