Month: July 2021

We discuss the 5 black classified child stars of the Little Rascals(Our Gang) comedy series produced by Hal Roach. Ernest ‘Sunshine Sammie’ Morrison, Eugene “Pineapple’ Jackson, Allen ‘Farina’ Hoskins, Matthew ‘Stymie’ Beard & William ‘Buckwheat’ Thomas. We attempt to look back at the environment and challenges experienced these child actors and their family members from a counter-racist perspective. We use clips of Damon Wayans, Julia Lee, Hal Roach & NPR to add context.

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This episode we discuss the complicated legacy of Bill Bojangles Robinson under the context of Racism White Supremacy. We attempt to illuminate rarely discussed justice production deeds of Bill Robinson in spite of the toxic environment he found himself having to navigate for survival.  We use clips of Neely Fuller Jr & NPR to add context. 

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We discuss the complicated legacy of Hollywood Legend Hattie McDaniel. First person classified as black to win an Academy Oscar Award. We take a look at her career through the lens of Racism White Supremacy. We use clips of Maya Angelou, Neely Fuller Jr, Butterfly McQueen, Paul Mooney and Film Gone With The Wind to add context.

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