Portrayals of Race
D.W. Griffith's
Birth of a Nation
Racist Caricatures
Grab an electronic device
http://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/
(Brace yourself...)
Select "The Museum,
then explore "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?
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