Scottsboro
Confronting the Legacy
Minstrelsy is not alone. The history of American popular entertainment includes countless stereotypes of specific ethnic and immigrant groups.
David Thompson on WBUR
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The writer of the book for The Scottsboro Boys discusses the true history behind the show and the use of minstrelsy to tell the story.
Scottsboro Boys Timeline
A timeline of the twists and turns of the real-life case of the Scottsboro Boys that shocked the nation and helped launch the American civil rights movement.
Who’s Who: Scottsboro Boys Cast
Meet the cast of the daring and entertaining musical by Kander & Ebb.