Black Tropes

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Today, Amber and Michael are examining the various representation of black people in media throughout history. This is the first of many examinations of where cinematic stereotypes started and how they have morphed into newer more damning tropes today. We will also discuss how these images have affected the black community in our day-to-day lives from the beginning of the 20th century to today. It's important to examine why certain images and ideologies exist and their origins. It's important that we consume black media through a critical lens as many depictions of our lives have been exaggerated and/or mischaracterized which leads to real-world negative consequences.

Here’s are some of the Cinematic tropes used in many Television shows and Movies throughout history:

1. Uncle Tom

2. Coon

3. Tragic Mulatto

4. Mammy

5. Buck|Brute

6. Jezebel

7. Sapphire|Angry Black Woman

8. Strong Black Woman

*White Savior

1. Negro Kiss; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CneQztP7-YQ&feature=youtu.be

2. Birth of a Nation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBzDH-Vwzy4

3. Uncle Tom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKrQQD7BK6A

4. Magical Negro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jInlO6-JTww

5. Coon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBo3ghPMJmE

6. Tragic Mulatto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajepX_BoRNw

7. Mammy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RJBNQJ0bfY

8. Popeye commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYNzcFo10_g

9. Mammy, Jezebel, Sapphire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2teqoyPe3TU&feature=youtu.be

10. Strong Black Woman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSjs_pm8MZk

11. White Savior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sdC6RxaY-Q

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