The Forgotten Black Woman Behind Betty Boop

Few have heard about “Baby” Esther, the black cabaret performer who served as an inspiration for Betty Boop.

The REAL Betty Boop Was A Black Woman!, by Tamara Ageeva, ILLUMINATION

Betty Boop, subject of world-premiere musical in Chicago, tells a tale of cartoon character Max Fleischer created in 1930s - Chicago Sun-Times

A Quick Primer On Betty Boop And Her World

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Forgotten Backgrounds: The Whitewashing(?) of Betty Boop

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Showbiz Imagery and Forgotten History, Mae Questel was the voice of Betty Boop

Just so it doesn't get twisted - Betty Boop was based on an act performed by Black entertainer Baby E…

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The REAL Betty Boop Was A Black Woman!, by Tamara Ageeva, ILLUMINATION