A Minstrel Show was a popular form of entertainment in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It typically featured white performers in blackface, who would sing, dance, and perform comedic skits that caricatured African American culture. These shows often included music, such as folk songs and spirituals, and were characterized by their use of exaggerated stereotypes. While minstrel shows were widely accepted at the time, they perpetuated harmful racial stereotypes and contributed to the marginalization of African Americans. Over time, the popularity of minstrel shows declined, and they are now recognized as a controversial and offensive aspect of American entertainment history.