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Silurian Border Morris Men, at Saddleworth Rushcart, August 2013. Multiple theories exist about the origins of the theatrical practice of blackface as a caricature of black people. One interpretation is that it can be traced back to traditions connected with Morris dancing. Another interpretation is that traditionally the use of soot to blacken ...
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.
Fernanda Torres has apologized after a 2008 clip of her in blackface resurfaced ahead of the 97th Academy Awards. "Almost twenty years ago, I appeared in blackface in a comedy sketch from a ...
Billy Dee Williams believes actors should be able to perform in blackface.. In a new episode of Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, the “Star Wars” actor recalled watching Laurence ...
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This category is for performers for whom blackface acts or minstrel shows made up a significant portion of their careers. Pages in category "Blackface minstrel ...
Blackface performances by white people on a popular Polish TV talent show have caused uproar on social media. On Sept. 9, Polish star Kuba Szmajkowski won episode two of the current season of ...
I Can See Your Voice is an American television mystery music game show series based on the South Korean program of the same title.It features the guest artist and contestant(s) attempting to eliminate bad singers from the group assisted by clues and celebrity panel, ending with the last remaining mystery singer through a duet performance by one of the guest artists.