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Explaining The Past on Instagram: "Judy Garland’s blackface scene in Everybody Sing (1938) exposes how normalized minstrelsy once was in Hollywood. At just 15 years old, Garland had no real say under MGM’s strict studio control. While common for its time, the performance was rooted in racist stereotypes that can’t be justified. Historians note that the real issue wasn’t Garland’s intent — but Hollywood’s exploitation and the systemic racism built into its entertainment industry. #explainingthepa

Cat Shavon Addison on Instagram: "Judy Garland’s blackface scene in Everybody Sing (1938) shows how minstrelsy was still treated as normal in Hollywood. Garland was a teenager under MGM’s control with little agency, forced into roles by the studio system. While common for its time, the performance was rooted in racist stereotypes that cannot be excused. Historians stress that the issue lies less with Garland’s intent and more with Hollywood’s exploitation and normalization of racism in entertain

Jeff Dye on Instagram: "You should be able to make fun of everybody… DONT SHARE this with Dave Portnoy."

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