Tag: Diahann Carroll

The Mammy Archetype‏: A Black Maiden Syndrome

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 …

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Louis Johnson

LOUIS  JOHNSON Dancer ~ Choreographer ~ Director ~ Professor   Legendary Artist A pioneering American dancer and choreographer whose career seamlessly integrated ballet, modern dance, Broadway, and film. He is widely recognized as a trailblazer for Black dancers in the mid-20th century.   by Dale Ricardo Shields Page 1 of 10   Born: March 19, 1930, Statesville, NC Died: March …

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Marc Copage

MARC  COPAGE by Dale Ricardo Shields    (born June 21, 1962)  A trailblazing former child actor, best known for his role as Corey Baker on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom Julia (1968–1971).   At just five years old, he became one of the first African American child stars to gain widespread popularity in a non-stereotypical role, …

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