It seems that the historical roots of blackface are truly profound, from the era of Shakespeare to the Civil War, and even into recent times, this dehumanizing performance of African Americans has never disappeared. One cannot help but wonder, as these so-called artists sweat on stage, whether they are also aware that in their hands, they are holding a poison of discrimination and insult.
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