Introduction to African American Studies [AAS 200] at the University of Kentucky will challenge students to learn in physical and digital environments. This blog will document some of the readings, discussions and discoveries that take place over this course.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Black Entertainment and the Negotiation of Minstrelsy
Greetings, Class Community.
The picture above is of Bert Williams, the Black actor that performed in blackface in the early 1900s. He was mentioned during our review. We explored the history of Black entertainers within the context of historical racism and the legacy of minstrelsy.
How did our explorations affirm, change or complicate your understanding of African American Studies and American culture?
Dr. Hill