Write an essay that examines blackface in American performance, including UVM Kake Walk and larger minstrelsy traditions. Consider: What is the connection between the blackface and the actual dancing in minstrelsy and Kake Walk? Consider distinctions between white blackface minstrelsy and black blackface minstrelsy. What is the purpose of blackface? How does the mask work differently for white and black performers? At whate cost? What is the lasting damage of blackface? Why is it difficult to let go? Consider using Bamboozled and/or current events in American politics as ways to support your analysis. Use these as sources and site quotes throughout essay https://bb.uvm.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-2809415-dt-content-rid-40123026_1/courses/201901-15680/PastImperfectPerformance%2CPower%2CandPoliticsontheMinstrelStage.pdf https://bb.uvm.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-2809411-dt-content-rid-40123024_1/courses/201901-15680/How19thCenturyBlackMinstrelsyMadeBlackfaceBlack.pdf https://bb.uvm.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-2809407-dt-content-rid-40123021_1/courses/201901-15680/Juba%26AmerMinstrelsy.pdf https://bb.uvm.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-2809410-dt-content-rid-40123023_1/courses/201901-15680/BDB108-114%28Juba%29.pd
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