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Diana Ross and The Supremes

Do newspapers from across the country give greater attention to Diana Ross compared to her fellow Supremes?

Diana Ross In London (https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/american-singer-and-lead-singer-of-the-supremes-diana-ross-news-photo/716788245?et=cEd_P6jKS9pWaxKz0JvP-A&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gettyimages.com%2F)

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ABOUT MY PROJECT

October 29, 2020 - Hannah Brunner

By gathering and comparing newspaper articles from The Los Angeles Sentinel, The Carolina Times, and The New York Amsterdam, the questions posed for this project is as follows: Is Diana Ross given greater media attention during and after her time with The Supremes? Does the media attention given to Diana Ross after her departure from the group overshadow The Supremes during the 1970s?

Based on gathered evidence, one can argue that out of all the members of the Supremes, Diana Ross was one of the most famed stars that contributed to the Motown sound. The Supremes as a group, however, were still given a significant amount of media attention as they continued to polish their musical sound. 

This project will show that although Diana Ross had a significant amount of media attention, The Supremes as a group were still widely mentioned in the media. There are both positive and negative media connotations given to Diana Ross and The Supremes during the late-1960s and 1970s. Both Motown artists, however, played a significant role in the development of African-American, female groups in the music industry. 

What newspapers are we looking at?

The Los Angeles Sentinel - An African American created newspaper that focused on highlighting social, political, and economic issues of the Los Angeles community from 1934-2005.

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The Carolina Times - A newspaper created to give recognition to African Americans in North Carolina and present information on society from 1962-1993.

 

The New York Amsterdam - An African American newspaper that focused on providing information on society and politics to African Americans in New York beginning in 1909. This newspaper is still present today. 

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