Jackie Mabley was a breakthrough for women and African Americans.
Moms lived in a very segregated world.
Most of the white population believed that African Americans were second class citizens.
Places were still restricted to certain races.
The entertainment industry was sexist and racist.
Moms lived in a very segregated world.
Most of the white population believed that African Americans were second class citizens.
Places were still restricted to certain races.
The entertainment industry was sexist and racist.
Mom's fairy tales: "You tell them that Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to get her dog a bone. I say that Mother Hubbard had her gin in the cupboard. Jack and Jill went up the hill after some water? I tell 'em water don't run uphill. You tell 'em that Mary had a little lamb. I tell 'em, wasn't the doctor surprised!"
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