Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-122) and index.
Contents:
Why write this book? -- Megyn Kelly, Justin Trudeau, or (fill in another public figure's name) -- What is blackface? -- Why does blackface exist? Because of uppity Negros, of course! -- What is the legacy of blackface? The impact on white actors -- What is the legacy of blackface? The impact on black actors -- Conclusion: I can't breathe.
Summary:
"Investigates what blackface is, why it occurred, and what its legacies are in the 21st century"-- Provided by publisher.
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