Portrayals of Race

D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation

Racist Caricatures

Most racist cartoon ever?

Look for the caricatures you just learned about

Let's reflect...

  • Why were African Americans being portrayed this way?
  • What impact did these portrayals have on how African Americans were perceived in society?
  • How are African Americans portrayed in media today?
  • What impact does that have on how African Americans are perceived in society?

Portrayals of Race

By kdukes

Portrayals of Race

Some examples of how African Americans were portrayed in media between 1900 & 1940.

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