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Louise Beavers (March 8, 1902 – October 26, 1962) was an African-American film and television actress. Beavers appeared in dozens of films from the 1920's until 1960, most often in the role of a maid, servant, or slave. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Beavers was a member of Sigma Gamma Rhosorority, one of the four African-American sororities. Louise Beavers was a breakthrough … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Famous Depictions of African-American Stereotypes and Blackface