In his latest book – The Blackface Minstrel Show in Mass Media – television and recording historian Tim Brooks lifts up the curtain on the controversies of Minstrelsy: What it was, what it did and how long it lasted. Allowing all viewers the opportunity to draw their own conclusion on the significance of the entertainment, Tim brings us the facts in his trademark candid and intrepid manner. As usual, Tim is thorough, thoughtful and a marvelous story teller.

Content advisory: Offensive content.

10/2/2020 UPDATE: The Blackface Minstrel Show in Mass Media was awarded the 2020 ARSC Award for Excellence!