7/8/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Little Black Sambo (1935)

Little Black Sambo, produced in 1935 by UB Iworks Studio, is a controversial book and cartoon containing racist stereotypes typical of the time. Due to its racist overtones the short film shows up on many banned cartoons and racist cartoons lists – rightfully so. We post this cartoon so we never forget the racist laughter at the expense of Black people.

Little Black Sambo (1935)

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