While Hollywood would demean Black actor's or actresses "race movies"" allowed Blacks to depict themselves in honorable roles. ... In the 21st Century we have "Madea ", a hefty African American grandmother character played by a male actor Tyler Perry, Although, Madea seems to give insightful advice, Madea still depicts the Mammy stereotype that has been perpetuated for over a hundred years. ... Hopefully, the racial stereotypes will cease and desists and African Americans can be respected as equals in a society that is the ultimate representation of equality and freedom....

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