Step-N-Fetchit

Today someone accused me of being a Step-N-Fetchit Negro. At first it bothered me, I must admit. That was before I took the time to read up on this individual. All I have heard about him has been negative so far.Then I considered the source. The same people that led to his downfall. They usually get things backwards anyway. Which led me to do some farther investigation. I must admit, I didn't know much about the character. After hearing the story below. I know a little more now than I did at first. Read and listen to the link below. To get a somewhat more historical account, of this actors life.

http://www.npr.org/templates/storye

Below we are given a biography of Lincoln Perry. Of course 'Step-N-Fetchit', was not his given name. It was just a character he created in his comedy writings. "The world's laziest man". Mr. Perry was an accomplished writer as well. He was a writer in the "Chicago Defender". His given name was, "Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry" (May 30, 1902–November 19, 1985). I think the readers will find some things about him very interesting. Not to mention surprising, I know I did. It's ironic that the very things he was excluded from. Are ultimately the things that lead to his destruction. Read the link below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Perry