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  Fig. #1:  Derek Morgan kicks in motel door despite having access to the key. aionsCMclips. “[026] S02e04 - Psychodrama - Morgan Doesn’t Need No Key!”  YouTube , 9 Oct. 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Mwa2hPeYM. Fig #2. Ruby Baptiste from  Lovecraft Country (2020). Gooden, Tai. “LOVECRAFT COUNTRY Uses Body Horror to Liberate Ruby Baptiste - Nerdist.”  Nerdist , 3 Nov. 2023, nerist.com/article/lovecraft-country-body-horror-ruby. Fig #3   Ivy investigating Teddy’s cheating ex-boyfriend (as a wonderful friend does). Wiki, Contributors to Good Luck Charlie. “Ivy Wentz.”   Good Luck Charlie Wiki ,   goodluckcharlie.fandom.com/wiki/Ivy_Wentz. Fig #4. Sam’s Speech,  The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,  Episode 6. Giffert Liwang. “Sam Wilson Full Speech [HD] - the Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) - Episode 6 - Disney+.”  YouTube , 23 Apr. 2021,  www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNT0gRyKrFU . Fig #5. Nia Sioux performing her jazz competition solo “They Call Me Laquifa!” “She’s a Fighter 2011).”   IM
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African American Image in Television—interview

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