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HUM 134: Images of Black Americans - Gray

Images of the Stereotypes

Melyssa Ford The art piece The Liberation of Aunt Jemima Image of Characters Fred Sanford and Aunt Esther from Sanford and Son

          Melyssa Ford               The Liberation of Aunt Jemima, by Betye Saar     Aunt Esther in Sanford and Son

The Jezebel

Scholarly articles are excellent sources of information for your research paper. Use the databases below to locate peer-reviewed scholarly articles on the angry black woman stereotype. If you are off campus, you may need to enter your library barcode for access. Remember to use key words when searching!

Ebony: Entertainment & Culture - A subsection of the magazine that provides information on issues relevant to black women.

Huffington Post: Black Voices - A subsection of the news and entertainment magazine that focuses on issues relevant to African-Americans.

NewsOne - News and information for and about blacks in America.

The Root - A web magazine that focuses on African-American issues including the media, Hollywood, and politics.

The Source - A hip hop news and culture magazine covering the latest trends.

XXL - A hip hop news and lifestyle magazine.

The Mammy

Scholarly articles are excellent sources of information for your research paper. Use the databases below to locate peer-reviewed scholarly articles on the mammy stereotype. If you are off campus, you may need to enter your library barcode for access. Remember to use key words when searching!

Here are some specific academic articles that are relevant to the mammy stereotype:

Search for books in the HELM catalog. If there is a book you would like to borrow that RCC does not own, fill out the interlibrary loan request form. We'll do our best to borrow the book from another library for you!

Check the Library's newspaper databases and other sources for popular information on use of the mammy stereotype:

Here are some specific popular articles that are relevant to the mammy stereotype:

Apollo: The International Art Magazine - Apollo is one of the world’s oldest and most respected magazines on the visual arts. It covers everything from antiquities to contemporary work, as well as providing in-depth discussion of the latest art news and debates.

CNN - A general news outlet that reports on a wide variety of issues.

Ebony: Entertainment & Culture - A subsection of the magazine that provides information on issues relevant to black women.

The Hollywood Reporter - Reporting on current events in the movie industry, film culture, and film business.

Huffington Post: Black Voices - A subsection of the news and entertainment magazine that focuses on issues relevant to African-Americans.

NewsOne - News and information for and about blacks in America.

The Root - A web magazine that focuses on African-American issues including the media, Hollywood, and politics.

The Sapphire

Scholarly articles are excellent sources of information for your research paper. Use the databases below to locate peer-reviewed scholarly articles on the angry black woman stereotype. If you are off campus, you may need to enter your library barcode for access. Remember to use key words when searching!

Here are some specific academic articles that are relevant to the angry black woman stereotype:

Check the Library's newspaper databases and other sources for popular information related to the angry black woman stereotype:

Here are some specific popular articles that are relevant to the angry black woman stereotype:

Apollo: The International Art Magazine - Apollo is one of the world’s oldest and most respected magazines on the visual arts. It covers everything from antiquities to contemporary work, as well as providing in-depth discussion of the latest art news and debates.

CNN - A general news outlet that reports on a wide variety of issues.

Ebony: Entertainment & Culture - A subsection of the magazine that provides information on issues relevant to black women.

The Hollywood Reporter - Reporting on current events in the movie industry, film culture, and film business.

Huffington Post: Black Voices - A subsection of the news and entertainment magazine that focuses on issues relevant to African-Americans.

NewsOne - News and information for and about blacks in America.

The Root - A web magazine that focuses on African-American issues including the media, Hollywood, and politics.