Asked by Myrta Perez Vega on Jul 05, 2024

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As actors,Paul Robeson and Lena Horne both

A) found that,despite their acclaimed performances on stage,they would only be cast in the roles of servants in films.
B) tried to accept only roles which portrayed blacks positively and resisted playing demeaning or stereotypical roles.
C) refused to combine their politics with their film careers,a stance which made them more palatable to white audiences than other black actors of the day.
D) cultivated screen personae based on mumbling,shuffling buffoonery which film scholars now recognize as sly digs against racial stereotypes.

Paul Robeson

An African American singer, actor, and civil rights activist known for his bass baritone voice and performances in Othello and Show Boat in the early to mid-20th century.

Lena Horne

An iconic American singer, actress, and civil rights activist known for breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

Stereotypical Roles

Predefined or oversimplified characters or behaviors assigned to individuals based on their race, gender, or social status, often perpetuating clichés and biases.

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Jacob LightfootJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Paul Robeson and Lena Horne both made efforts to choose roles that portrayed African Americans in a positive light, resisting roles that were demeaning or perpetuated stereotypes. This was part of their broader commitment to civil rights and social justice.