Mammy Dearest
Episode 11 · 1991-12-05
- Comedy
- Family
Episode overview
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
30 minutes
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2. The Dwayne Mutiny1991-09-26
3. Home Is Where the Fire Is1991-10-03
4. Almost Working Girl1991-10-10
5. In the Eye of the Storm1991-10-17
6. Rule Number One1991-10-24
7. Baby, I'm a Star1991-10-31
8. Liza Who-Little1991-11-07
9. To Tell the Truth1991-11-14
10. Do You Take This Woman?1991-11-21
11. Mammy Dearest1991-12-05
12. Twelve Steps of Christmas1991-12-19
13. Just Another Four-Letter Word1992-01-02
14. Cats in the Cradle1992-01-16
15. Prisoner of Love1992-01-23
16. Bedroom at the Top1992-01-30
17. May the Best Man Win1992-02-13
18. Kiss You Back1992-02-20
19. Conflict of Interest1992-02-27
20. Sellmates1992-03-12
21. Do the Write Thing1992-04-02
22. Love Taps1992-04-23
23. Special Delivery1992-05-07
24. Save the Best for Last (1)1992-05-14
25. Save the Best for Last (2)1992-05-14
