Discussion Post
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Consider these two statements:
"Minstrelsy provided many blacks with opportunities."
"Minstrelsy was largely responsible for forwarding stereotypes of racism."
· Which statement do you feel best reflects the impact of minstrelsy on black American performers? [Please do not argue for both sides. This is a purposefully complex debate.]
· How do you think the successes of Bert Williams and George Walker are related to your argument?
· Would integration have happened sooner if minstrelsy hadn't existed?