Examine how the performance critiques the portrayal of the Black struggle in mainstream media. How does it challenge, reinforce, or subvert dominant narratives about race and justice?
Lamar’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ( to get your discussion started): 1. Uncle Tom and Black Representation: Discuss the historical significance of the “Uncle Tom” stereotype in American culture. How might Lamar’s performance challenge or engage with this portrayal? Contrast this with Samuel L. Jackson in the role of “Uncle Sam”. … Read more