Presented By: Department of History
History Club presents: From Stage To Snapchat: Examining the History of Blackface in American Society
Prof. Stephen Berrey, U-M History and American Culture
If you have heard about the incidents with incoming students and blackface on Snapchat and are interested in learning more about the relevance of blackface today, as well as its historical context as a practice, the History Club is hosting a talk on April 3rd at 7pm in 1014 Tisch Hall. Professor Berrey will be taking a look at how Americans interacted with blackface throughout recent history, going back to playbills in minstrel shows popular in the 19th century to more modern representations in mass media. The talk will definitely be an informative and engaging one for those wishing to understand how this depiction has continued to harm and denigrate black Americans, and why this practice is still being invoked today.
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