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
Famous Depictions of African-American Stereotypes and Blackface
Thursday Open Thread: Famous Depictions of African-American Stereotypes and Blackface
Billy Kersands (c. 1842–1915) was an African-American comedian and dancer. He was the most popular black comedian of his day, best known for his work in blackface minstrelsy. In addition to his skillful acrobatics, dancing, singing, and instrument playing, Kersands was renowned for his comic routines involving his large mouth, which he could contort comically … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Famous Depictions of African-American Stereotypes and Blackface
Wednesday Open Thread: Famous Depictions of African-American Stereotypes and Blackface
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
Tuesday Open Thread: Famous Depictions of African-American Stereotypes and Blackface
Fred "Snowflake" Toones (January 5, 1906 – February 13, 1962) was an African-American film actor comedian of the early sound era. Because of the sheer number of movies he appeared in, Toones is one of the most prolific character faces in B-Westerns and cliffhangers. He appeared in over 200 films between 1928 and 1951; and between 1936 and 1947, Toones worked under … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Famous Depictions of African-American Stereotypes and Blackface