“Topsy and Eva” and the Legacy of the Silent Era

There’s a Dave Chappelle skit from 6 years ago, right in the wake of Donald’s Trump initial, 2016 presidential victory. During his skit, the comedian alleges that he was met with a certain invective. Chappelle at that point in time had hosted “Saturday Night Live” and, in his opening monologue, said that he would “give [Donald Trump] a chance.” The way the comedian framed his sentiment, though,…