African American women are often cast into biased prototypes labeled the

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African American women are frequently depicted in stereotypical roles in media and popular culture. The "Mammy" stereotype portrays African American women as nurturing and subservient to white people. The "Jezebel" stereotype depicts African American women as overly sexual and promiscuous. The "Sapphire" stereotype portrays African American women as angry and aggressive. All of these stereotypes are biased and harmful, and unfortunately, African American women are often cast into one or more of these roles.

African American Women Are Often Cast into Biased Prototypes Labeled