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Wednesday Open Thread: Famous Depictions of African-American Stereotypes and Blackface

October 16, 2013 by pragobots 201 Comments

It's hump day POU Family! This week's theme is about African-Americans who became famous for depicting stereotypes and blackface.  William "Willie" Best (May 27, 1916 – February 27, 1962), sometimes known as Sleep n' Eat, was an American television and film actor. Best was one of the first well-known African American film actors and comedians, although his work, like that … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Famous Depictions of African-American Stereotypes and Blackface

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