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African American Stereotypes:
Introduction
 
The stereotyping of people of African descent has a long history in America. This section of the Authentic History Center's Diversity collection focuses on educating about the history of stereotyping African Americans. It is recommended that you review the following sections of this website before continuing into the collection:
 

Introduction:
Part 1: Imagery and Stereotyping: An Explanation

Part 2: How some people try to distance themselves from these images
 
Caricatures
The African American section will show numerous examples of several different caricatures. It is recommended that you read the essays linked below written by Dr. David Pilgrim, Sociology professor at Ferris State University and curator of The Jim Crow Museum.

The Mammy

The Tom

The Coon

The Pickaninny

The Brute
 
The Golliwog Creature

The Tragic Mulatto

The History of "Nigger" & Caricatures
 
 
 
 
Last updated November 20, 2007
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