Designing Women S4 E6 - No Such Thing As A Sad Old Dream

Oh gosh, this week’s episode is a heavy one. While the ladies of Sugarbakers are preparing for a local talent show, Charlene learns that her dear cousin is living a reality that doesn’t match appearances.

Both plotlines touch on pretty serious cultural topics. As is our duty, we’ll bring you a little about both. Salina’s going to give us a sidebar on blackface and come back later this week if you can for an “Extra Sugar” inspired by Charlene’s cousin, Mavis.

References for you to dig into:

• Weird History Food - The California Raisins

• Blackface in America: the complicated, always racist history - Vox

• Black Virginians Took Ralph Northam Back. Neither Has Forgotten.

• Blackface in America: the complicated, always racist history - Vox

• Blackface, KKK hoods and mock lynchings: Review of 900 yearbooks finds blatant racism

Come on, let’s get into it!

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