Wikipedia:Peer review/Minstrel show/archive1

Minstrel show[edit]

I expanded this article about a year ago with a lot of help from other users (particularly Jmabel and Deeceevoice). It was listed as a Good Article later, and I have finally turned my attentions back to it to polish it up for a WP:FAC run. Someone on the talk page is complaining about the terminology used (is the appropriate term blacks or African Americans or negroes), but I don't think this is a real problem. At any rate, any comments are welcome, particularly regarding what should be done to put the finishing touches on it for FAC. Thanks. — BrianSmithson 11:22, 4 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Just a note. The terms blacks and African Americans are both acceptable and are used in historiography; just pick one and be consistent. American has nothing to do with citizenship or civil rights, but place of birth. Negro is no longer used or considered acceptable, unless you are quoting directly from a source. Dmoon1 18:28, 4 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Yeah, that's what I thought. Per comments on the talk page, though, I've made it so that African American is only used for free blacks (before or after the Civil War). Thanks for your comments. — BrianSmithson 09:42, 5 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Is there mention of the Golliwogg in the article? I know it was influenced by the minstrel show, but am unsure if it could fit anywhere or is notable for inclusion. The "Legacy" section seems like a fitting place to mention the Golliwog if one wished to do so. LuciferMorgan 17:15, 5 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Golliwogg is mentioned in blackface, which deals more with the racist iconography from the minstrel show. The minstrel show article is more concerned with the theatrical side of things. — BrianSmithson 10:09, 6 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - Ok thanks, all round a good article. LuciferMorgan 13:05, 6 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]