Early in the 1830’s, minstrel shows featuring white performers wearing “blackface” (black makeup) and performing racially stereotypical comic skits, songs and dancing became a popular form of entertainmentin America. The first distinctly American theatrical form, blackface minstrelsy pandered to the racism ofwhite audiences by serving up grotesque and demeaning portrayals of African Americans in the name of humorous entertainment
SPARK Educator Guide – Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
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