A Different World - Season 5 Episode 11 Mammy Dearest
Dwayne seeks a friendship with Whitley, but she doesn't feel like hearing him out. She throws herself into organizing her dorm's official dedication ceremony. Kim and others object when she includes images of ""mammies"" (black nursemaids in the past, particularly during times of slavery) with the art exhibit. Whitley, Freddie and Mr. Gaines insist that it is important to remember these women's role in history. Kim wants no part of the display and announces that she will not participate in the ceremony. She tearfully confides in Mr. Gaines about a traumatic incident from her childhood. Whitley recommends that Lena learn more about her heritage by reading slave journals and other information at the Gilbert Library. Lena's research uncovers the fact that Whitley's family owned slaves. Whitley is shocked and overcome with guilt. Mr. Gaines advises her to let it go, as she cannot change the past. Kim, Freddie, Lena and Gina organize a performance art piece about the evolution of the African
Year: 1993
Country: United States of America
Studio: NBC
Director: Bill Cosby
Cast: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown, Lou Myers
First Air Date: Sep 24, 1987
Last Air date: Jul 09, 1993
Season: 6 Season
Episode: 144 Episode
Runtime: 30 minutes
IMDb: 7.00/10 by 62.00 users
Popularity: 49.953
Language: English
Keyword : college, racism, sitcom, social issues, playful, inspirational, romantic, approving, enthusiastic, familiar
Episode
We've Only Just Begun
The Dwayne Mutiny
Home Is Where the Fire Is
Almost Working Girl
In the Eye of the Storm
Rule Number One
Baby, I'm a Star
Liza Who-Little
To Tell the Truth
Do You Take This Woman?
Mammy Dearest
Twelve Steps of Christmas
Just Another Four-Letter Word
Cats in the Cradle
Prisoner of Love
Bedroom at the Top
May the Best Man Win
Kiss You Back
Conflict of Interest
Sellmates
Do the Write Thing
Love Taps
Special Delivery
Save the Best for Last (1)
Save the Best for Last (2)
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