African American wit and humor
Scope Notes
Here are entered works on wit and humor written by African Americans. For works on the caricature of Black people, generally by non-Black people, through the use of makeup, mannerisms, speech patterns, etc. are entered under Blackface.
Used for
- Afro-American wit and humor
- Black humor (African American humor)
- Negro wit and humor
- Wit and humor, African American
Examples
Example under [Wit and humor]
Note under [Blackface minstrel shows]
Broader Terms (1)
Hierarchy
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