Posts tagged imitation of life
17. The Coon Caricature: From Stepin' Fetchit' to Modern Urban Radio

We talk to Dr. Pellom McDaniels about the origins and modern day impact of the “coon” caricature.

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16. How Can Black Men Reclaim Their Smile? - A Conversation w/ Carlton Mackey

We talk to Carlton Mackey, Founder of @BlackMenSmile #blackmensmile has turned into a platform of both liberation & resistance w/ over 30k followers on Instagram.

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15. Remembering the Dead: A Conversation with EJI Fulton County Remberance's Allison Bantimba

Bryan Stevenson’s Equal Justice Initiative is undergoing a massive soil collection project to honor victims of racial violence. We learn more from their Fulton County (GA) Coalition lead, Allison Bantimba.

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14. The Black Brute Caricature - Black Male Violence & Athletics

We explore the Black Brute caricature and how it’s been shaped by the sport of boxing.

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13. Banished from Sumter - Run Out of Town During Jim Crow

We speak w/ Jim Crow survivors Elliott Robinson, Jr. and Allen Cromer to explore the randomness of Jim Crow violence, its rigid system of rules and how someone could be banished.

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12. Mammy, Movies and Madea - The Mammy Caricature in Film

We connect with Dr. Kimberly Wallace Sanders to discuss the Mammy role in movies like Gone With the Wind, The Imitation of Life, The Help and the Madea Franchise.

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