The origins of blackface and modern Black stereotypes | Dwan Reece
From TED Talks Daily · 7:06
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If you're wondering why blackface -- mimicking people of African descent via stereotypes and makeup-darkened skin -- is a big deal, then perhaps a little history lesson can help demystify the outcry. Dwan Reece, curator at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, explains how this practice permeates the American psyche and culture (in theater, music, books and beyond) and why it's not simply harmless fun, but continuing a legacy of oppression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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