Instead he was portrayed by a nameless, slightly overweight actor made up in blackface.""... (Boggle, 4) Although having no positive effect on the status of Black people in America socially, the tom character opened the door for Black actors in cinema. ... Lowe, a handsome black actor, for the lead role in the Universal Pictures production of Uncle Tom's Cabin. ... The ultimate goal of these wild beast-men is sexual dominance of the pure, innocent white women. ... A common theme of social climbing, the ultimate goal of the Negro being suburban living, dominating Black theatres. ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Many other shows had a few episodes with interracial relationships, yet, The Jeffersons had a interracial couple as supporting actors on the show. ... Steve Urkel, the ultimate nerd, was a neighborhood kid with a serious crush on an uninterested Laura. ...

• Word Count: 1691
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School