Although minstrel shows died out after the early twentieth century, minstrelsy-white control of the representation of blackness in particular and nonwhiteness in general-carried on throughout the twentieth century.

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Minstrel shows, which were performances that stereotyped African Americans, declined in popularity by the early 20th century. However, the legacy of minstrelsy, particularly in terms of white control over the representation of blackness and nonwhiteness, continued to influence American culture and media throughout the 20th century.

Although Minstrel Shows Died Out After the Early Twentieth Century