Stepin Fetchit

Kickin' It

The Art of Darkness

Paintings of racist images have made UH alumnus Michael Ray Charles a star in the art world. Some say his Sambos and pickaninnies have a healing power. But others claim all they do is hurt.

"Lessons from Below: Otabenga Jones & Associates"

Otabenga Jones & Associates teach us a few things at the Menil

It's In The Cards

The Nick-and-Jessica split, tarot-style

Cutout Bin: J. Garland McKee's Laughin' With 'Em

J. Garland McKee Laughin' With 'Em: Southern Negro Humor in Dialect (Americana Recording, 1969)Amos & Andy. Stepin Fetchit. Aunt Jemima. Jar Jar Binks. American history is littered with people and characters who have found success by exploiting African-American stereotypes. Meet the Rev. J. ... More >>

SPECIAL EL EDITION

J. Garland McKee Laughin' With 'Em: Southern Negro Humor in Dialect (Americana Recording, 1969)Amos & Andy. Stepin Fetchit. Aunt Jemima. Jar Jar Binks. American history is littered with people and characters who have found success by exploiting African-American stereotypes. Meet the Rev. J. ... More >>

Dressing Right and Standing Tall?

J. Garland McKee Laughin' With 'Em: Southern Negro Humor in Dialect (Americana Recording, 1969)Amos & Andy. Stepin Fetchit. Aunt Jemima. Jar Jar Binks. American history is littered with people and characters who have found success by exploiting African-American stereotypes. Meet the Rev. J. ... More >>