Media Depictions of the Mammy Archetype by Dale Ricardo Shields “Women of Color were often kept from the polls through a variety of tactics. They faced racial and ethnic discrimination and were often discouraged from voting … These women not only faced discrimination and violence on the basis of their race, but they faced discrimination …
Category: Actress
The Mammy Archetype: A Black Maiden Syndrome
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February 1, 2025
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Mary Seymour
MARY SEYMOUR by DALE RICARDO SHIELDS An American singer, actress, and producer who first rose to prominence in the late 1970s. She is widely recognized as an original cast member of the Broadway musicals Hair, and Rasin (National Tour). Known as a vocalist for the iconic disco groups, Musique, famous for hits like …
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VINIE BURROWS
VINIE BURROWS by DALE RICARDO SHIELDS Born – Vinie Harrison November 15, 1924 – December 27, 2023 [ “I guess it’s like a DNA. Hard to describe, and identify, but I feel it’s there. I think it’s there in all artists. And maybe the art of living is the richest art form.” …
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Lillias White
LILLIAS WHITE by Dale Ricardo Shields Page 1 – 10 Tony winner Lillias White, is known for her performances in Fela!, The Life, Romance in Hard Times, Cats, Carrie, Once on This Island, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Chicago. Career highlights Lillias White has a distinguished career …
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Venida Evans
VENIDA EVANS Television, film, stage and commercial actress. by Dale Ricardo Shields Page 1 of 7 “Baby, it’s a roller coaster ride… but I’m having a lot of fun…!” Venida Evans (born September …
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