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Arts/Theater Article 6690: 26-Jan-12
James G. Birney Presidential Candidacy in 1844 Backed by Minstrel Airs By: Dave Rogers |
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mosher Says:
On January 30, 2012
at 08:52 AM
Does "Minstrel Air" mean it was usually performed by a minstrel show, white performers in black-face makeup? That adds another layer of American history's contradictions to the story, especially in light of Birney's anti-slavery message.
Thanks, Dave, for your Bay City historical notes, always a good read. |