Institutional

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Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier

From: Uncle

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In this chapter, Thompson examines the careers of several important Black actors whose characters were not "stranded in cinematic slavery." 8 $0.80 Add
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White Entitlement in Antiracism and Anticolonialism

From: White Benevolence

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In chapter 16, Jeff Halvorsen, Régine King, Liza Lorenzetti, Adrian Wolfleg and Lemlem Haile discuss social justice as a core value of Social Work. Social justice is an aspirational charter … ; ; ; 17 $1.70 Add
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An Interview with Dr. Alex Wilson: Queering the Mainstream

From: White Benevolence

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In chapter 17, Sheelah McLean provides the transcript from her interview with Dr. Alex Wilson. ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Anti-Tom

From: Uncle

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This chapter explores the socio-economic context in which Black communities began to police the boundaries of racial loyalty. It was at this time that "Uncle Tom" became the label used … 13 $1.30 Add
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Conclusion

From: White Benevolence

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In the conclusion, Amanda Gebhard, Sheelah McLean and Verna St. Denis reflect on the collection and reiterate their hopes for what it can accomplish. This collection has traced the … ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Good Times’ Coonfoolery

From: Uncle

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In this chapter, Thompson writes about depictions of African Americans on television, especially in shows written and produced by Norman Lear. 9 $0.90 Add
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Uncle Tom and Black Capitalism

From: Uncle

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This chapter concerns the rise of Black conservatism in the 1980s and early 90s, as exemplified by figures such as Clarence Thomas. 23 $2.30 Add
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The 1980s, Bill Cosby, and Smokescreen Toms

From: Uncle

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This chapter examines the role of Black conservatives in the web of free-market capitalism, focusing especially on the ideology of The Cosby Show. 14 $1.40 Add
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A Politically Correct Uncle Tom and an In-Your-Face Topsy

From: Uncle

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In this chapter, Thompson explores the meanings of the made-for-TV movie version of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. 12 $1.20 Add
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Advertising Black Buddies

From: Uncle

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This chapter explores the career of Michael Jordan, who Thompson suggests was used to sell white America not just consumer products, but also a squeaky-clean image of Black masculinity. 9 $0.90 Add
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Uncle Ben and Aunt Jemima 2.0

From: Uncle

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This chapter examines the recent re-branding of commercial caricatures such as Uncle Ben and Aunt Jemima. Now silent trademark characters, they no longer speak in advertisements and are reduced … 13 $1.30 Add