The Picaninny

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natalie braun
laura fineman
The Picaninny
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Characteristics of the Picaninny
http/www.ferris.edu/news/jimcrow/picaninny/

• Bulging Eyes
• Matted or tied hair
• Red lips
• Wide mouths
• Poorly dressed
• Skin colors were medium brown to dark
• Ate watermelon and Fried Chicken

http//www.ferris.edu/htmls/news/jimcrow/picaninny
/more/033.htm
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Portrayal of Picaninny

• Also known as child coons
• Shown on postcards, posters, etc.
• Animal like positions
• Shown being eaten and chased by alligators
• Motion pictures
• Nameless natural buffoons

http//www.ferris.edu/news/jimcrow/picaninny/
http//www.ferris.edu/htmls/news/jimcrow/picaninny
/more/061.htm
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Question

• Why do you think that main stream media would
  target black CHILDREN?