Purely History on Instagram: "A vintage 1970s McDonald’s commercial captures the playful, colorful spirit of the era. With cheerful jingles, bright uniforms, and smiling families, it showcased McDonald’s as more than fast food, but a place of fun and togetherness. These nostalgic ads helped shape the golden image of McDonald’s for generations to come."

Cat Shavon Addison on Instagram: "Judy Garland’s blackface scene in Everybody Sing (1938) shows how minstrelsy was still treated as normal in Hollywood. Garland was a teenager under MGM’s control with little agency, forced into roles by the studio system. While common for its time, the performance was rooted in racist stereotypes that cannot be excused. Historians stress that the issue lies less with Garland’s intent and more with Hollywood’s exploitation and normalization of racism in entertain