The purpose of this intended research topic is to explore the effects the media has on the construction of masculinity experienced by African-American men or Black men. Through the use qualitative research methodology of Critical discourse analysis. The Masculinity of Black men will be investigate by examining the media portrayal of Black men in several media outlets. This research will also examine the historical motive of black men being characterized as being unintelligent, lazy, childlike brutes. This research attempts to show the effect of the media in shaping the cultural and pop-cultural understanding of African-American masculinity or black masculinity in America. In conclusion the research is aimed to create cultural awareness of the
