See The Dance:
The history of blackface entertainment.
This 2 hour asynchronous online course increases students' understanding of the origins, rise and decline of blackface entertainment in America. In addition, this course helps students understand the role that blackface minstrel shows played in shaping and promoting racial and ethnic stereotypes in America.
Upon completion, students will automatically receive a certificate of completion that they can use for credit.
Pre-Test
Course Introduction
An Introduction to Blackface Entertainment
Early Origins of Blackface Performance
Check Your Understanding
National Origins of Blackface Entertainment
Check Your Understanding II
Watch a Tambo and Bones Routine
Cultural Authenticity?
Analyzing the Sheet Music
Example Plantation Melody
Cultural Appropriation
The Irish American Influence
End of Unit Survey
Consider Stereotype Endorsement and Stereotype Threat
Reclaiming African American Identity
Family Friendly Entertainment?
What The Audience Wanted
Black Men In Blackface
Minstrel shows were also performed by African Americans
Black Minstrel Companies and Black Performers
Check Your Understanding III
Examples of Black Minstrel Performers Without Blackface
Jim Crow
Consider the following images
Blackface Entertainment: From Stage to Screen
Consider This Cartoon
The Minstrel Line
Check Your Understanding IV
Digital Blackface
It's Still Going On
Post-Test
Leave Student Feedback