The Complex History Of The United States Of America

The United States, a country founded on the stated principle that all men are created equal, has a long, tragic, violent history of racial inequity.

The United States also has the foremost entertainment industry in the world, an industry that has profited enormously from the direct and indirect contributions of African Americans. Travel around the world, and you will see American movies in theaters, and you will hear American music played everywhere. 

In light of those facts, consider that the very first “talking” motion picture ever made (ending the silent film era), featured a Jewish man singing jazz in blackface.