Canada and the Blackface Atlantic: Performing Slavery, Conflict, and Freedom, 1812–1897 by Cheryl Thompson

Key Points

• The article aims to explore the intersections of blackface performance and the history of slavery and freedom in Canada.
• Analysis of cultural artifacts related to blackface performance
• Examination of historical contexts between 1812 and 1897
• Review of literature on slavery and freedom in Canada
• Highlights the complex legacy of blackface in Canadian culture.
• Illustrates the effects of slavery and conflict on societal perceptions of freedom.
• Sheds light on the ongoing implications for understanding racial identities in Canada.