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John Mackenzie (1835–99), missionary to and advocate for the Tswana people, first governor of British Bechuanaland; Jovan Nikolić, footballer; Samantha Paxinos, swimmer; Adrian Robinson, swimmer; Hendrik van Zyl (1828–80), notorious trader from Ghanzi who allegedly hid a vast treasure in the cave systems nearby; Brandon Wilson, football player
Lew Dockstader Bert Williams, shown here in blackface, was the highest-paid African-American entertainer of his day.. This is a list of entertainers known to have performed in blackface makeup, whether in a minstrel show, as satire or historical depiction of such roles, or in a portrayal of a character using makeup as a racial disguise, for whatever reason.
In the early years of film, black characters were routinely played by white people in blackface. In the first filmic adaptation of Uncle Tom's Cabin (1903), all of the major black roles were white people in blackface. [53] Even the 1914 Uncle Tom starring African-American actor Sam Lucas in the title role had a white male in blackface as Topsy ...
At 14 years old, Amir Menendez stands out from the crowd. With an afro measuring 7.74 inches high and 9.77 inches wide, with an impressive 88-inch circumference, the teen has some epic hair.
Charles Wilbert White, Jr. (April 2, 1918 – October 3, 1979) was an American artist known for his chronicling of African American related subjects in paintings, drawings, lithographs, and murals.
Allure Magazine has made some enemies after featuring step-by-step instructions for how white girls can achieve an "Afro." To break it down, "Afro" comes from the word "African." So for Allure ...
If you think everyday people like us are the only ones who wore braces growing up, think again. Prince Harry and Blake Lively are only two of the featured famous faces. Famous folk are just like ...
In opposition to the ‘coon’ caricature, which white viewers loathed for laziness, “Uncle Tom’s” were adored for their docile, nonthreatening nature and fierce loyalty to their white employers/owners. Over time, the roles black men were allowed to play in cinema were restricted to that of either the ‘coon’ or “Uncle Tom.” [8]