Historical story

What stereotype did the minstrel shows of early 1900s perpetrate?

Minstrel shows were a form of entertainment that were popular in the United States from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. They featured white performers who wore blackface and performed songs, dances, and sketches that stereotyped African Americans. These stereotypes included African Americans being lazy, ignorant, superstitious, and sexually promiscuous. Minstrel shows were a form of entertainment that was used to denigrate and ridicule African Americans, and their legacy is still felt today.