AgileWriter is a collection of biography and history articles written by Ken Padgett. History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illuminates reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity. No great man lives in vain. The history of the world is but the biography of great men. The Man Who Put the Chicle in Chiclets was also the first to introduce vending machines in America.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013. As sexual as Yoncé is, no one ever claims that she is exploiting herself or the models in the videos- she is completely in control and does not allow anyone to take that away from her, no matter which alter-ego is releasing a song, video, or album. Monday, November 25, 2013.

For centuries the Arab has played the role of villain, seducer, hustler and thief - the barbarian lurking at the gates of civilization. Arabs have become the all-purpose villains or buffoons across all American media, including books, films, television, and computer games. The Sheik has long flowing robes, a beard, sunglasses, pockets stuffed with petrodollars, and he drives a giant SUV.

History of Banned, Racist and Censored Cartoons. Between 1930 and 1950, animators at Warner Brothers, Walt Disney, MGM, Merrie Melodies, Looney Tunes, R. Studios are so protective of their classic characters like B.

The mask which the actor wears is apt to become his face - Plato. Blackface is more than just burnt cork applied as makeup. It is a style of entertainment based on racist Black stereotypes. That began in minstrel shows. Buy a No Soliciting Sign. The term Jim Crow originated in 1830 when a White minstrel show performer, Thomas Daddy Rice, blackened his face with burnt cork and danced a jig while singing the lyrics to the song,. Toms are typically good, gentle, religious and sober.

The Female Clown is the comic counterpart of the Lati.

The Jewish-American Princess stereotype is materialistic and selfish, and comes from a pampered or wealthy background. JAPs enjoy lives of privilege and are often neurotic. The Jewish Princess is bossy, spoiled, whiny, inconsiderate, self-centered, and only minimally interested in sex. In recent years the label has been adopted by some Jewish females who take pride in being a living personification of the stereotype. Jewish Stereotypes in Film and TV. Based on European Jewish folklore, The Golem.

Historian - Freelance Writer - Webmaster. Talking about myself in the third person and the constant repetition. Of my name might sound like a bad case of megalomania,. Ken Padgett was born in California. His father was career Navy and his mother. After a 3-year enlistment he returned to Maryland and went to work for the Naval Oceanographic Office as an electronics technician.