MAMMIES

"Many people today have never heard of mammies, but they were frequently depicted in early American advertising and media."

"The mammies portrayed in literature and film were often portrayed as loyal and submissive to their white masters."

"In some households, mammies were responsible for raising the white children as their own."

"The depiction of mammies in popular culture perpetuated racist stereotypes and contributed to the dehumanization of African Americans."

"Although mammies were often treated as part of the family, they were still subjected to racial discrimination and inequality."